Paeonia brownii (Brown's Peony)

Plant Description: A low growing perennial native peony with drooping maroon flowers. Flowers are very showy and liken to the cultivated peony species. Fleshy blue-green leaves form a thick mat and stems are lightly pink. 

• Height: 1-1.5 ft

• Width: 1-3 ft

• Watering needs: regular, medium, well draining

• Sun needs: part sun, part shade

• Soil needs: sandy, loamy, well draining

• Bloom Time: March-August

• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Brown's Peony flourishes east of the Cascades in Pine forests, sagebrush ecosystems, and chapparel. We recommend planting these in dry, well draining sites like berms or rock gardens. Plant with sedums, artemisia, and WV Ponderosa Pine. This would also make an excellent container plant for patios.