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Genus: Paeonia Species: anomala Common Name: Anomalous Peony Family: Paeoniaceae Order: Saxifragales Native: Ural mountains to Siberia and central Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Crimson with yellow filaments Propagation: Seed or division Zone: Hardy to zone 3 Note: This peony is suitable for perennial borders, woodland gardens, wild flower gardens, hedges, cut flower gardens and rock gardens. Spent flowers of this plant should be removed after blooming. Monitor plant for stem wilt, leaf blight, canker, and scales. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, rich loamy soil.