[Radix]

I don`t know what a peony is.I usually run over rocks and boulders with my lawn mower

Main Entry: pe·o·ny
Pronunciation: 'pE-&-nE

Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nies
Etymology: Middle English piony, from Middle French pioine, from Latin paeonia, from Greek paiOnia, from PaiOn Paeon, physician of the gods
Date: 14th century
: any of a genus (Paeonia of the family Paeoniaceae) of chiefly Eurasian plants with large often double flowers

[Miss Marple]

These bloom in my state, Indiana, in late May or early June. They are NORMALLY quite hardy, and live for decades if NOT CUT DOWN.

The peony is the state flower of Indiana. They have a fragrant smell and are quite beautiful, if allowed to live and NOT CUT DOWN.

[Purdue Pete]

Hmmm...how to explain the wondrous peony...I am technically challenged, therefore cannot post a picture. In the old days, nearly every yard had at least a couple of peony bushes, and I associate them with Grandma's house, Great Aunt Opal's house, Mom's house, the neighbor's house, and childhood in general.

Every Memorial Day included a trip to place huge containers of peonies on the graves of all the relatives. I've lived only in Indiana and Ohio, so I don't know whether they are as popular in other parts of the country, but here, they're everywhere.

Aren't you sorry you asked? :-)

[illstillbe]

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SMKs ... (Smackin' My Knees) ... Radix ... you worry too much ... this is a CAYABYBCHGFCIJY thread ...

Come As You ARE,Bring Your Brain, Commitment, Humor, Generosity, Fellowship,Conservatism, Insights ... Just YOU, thread.

Not, always, in that order. I have simply ... which is never simple ... been enjoying your company!

Peonies ... my neighbor insists on calling them Peeeeoooowneees

This plant represents a perfect example of Mother Nature's slendid dance ... frequently, in order for its most magnificent ... pretty enough to nearly take your breath away ... blooms to open ... it requires the help of the lowly ant ... not nearly as pretty ... but they crawl inside the bud ... and force the tender bloom to smile.

Purdue Pete ... it may survive ... we are close to Fall ... as hard as that is to believe .... Hello!!!