Paeonia japonica (Woodland Paeonia) Fragrant Blooms early summer

Blooms early summer

There are many Bletilla hybrids that have been created

pubescens x Cyp

Notes:  Only two species of Gymnadenia are known

Natural Range:   Central and Northern California

Paeonia japonica (Woodland Paeonia) Fragrant Blooms early summerFamily: Paeoniaceae Zone: 4 8 Natural Range: Japan Soil: moist, well drained Light: part shade Attributes: Deciduous. Spring blooming. 2' tall. Red pink new growth, pure white flowers with yellow stamen. Bright red seed case with blue seeds. Notes: An easy species that is underutilized in gardens. Plant in an area sheltered from the hot sun, but not deep shade. Companion plants: Trillium, Cypripedium, Cardamine, Erythronium, Epimedium, Paris,