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<p>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.</p>

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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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