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Peonies' beauty is self evident, but what's less obvious is their long and storied history. Keep reading to discover 12 fascinating facts about peonies that will make you love them even more than you already do.

It's Best to Buy Them as Buds Instead of Open Blossoms to Increase Longevity
They're in Season From Late April to Early June
Peonies Naturally Occur in Many Colors, Including Shades of Red, Pink, Coral, White, and Yellow
They're the State Flower of Indiana and the National Flower of China
Peony Bushes Can Bloom For More Than a Hundred Years
They Should Be Planted in Early Fall Before the Ground Freezes
Their First Year's Bloom Will Be Modest, but They Will Flower More in Subsequent Years
They Were Originally Harvested in Asia and Europe For Their Medicinal Qualities
They've Been Grown in China as Early as 1000 BC and Arrived in Japan in the 8th Century
Today They're Extremely Fashionable in Both Gardens and Bouquets
Colonists Brought Them to the United States Where They Were Loved For Their Beauty
Peonies Are a Favorite of Brides and Are Popular in Weddings
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