Lush, but still elegant, there are many things to know about the peony. The bud is the state flower of Indiana, for example. It's also the flower traditionally given to celebrate a 12th anniversary.

Unfortunately, beautiful displays of peony flowers in the spring are often followed by disease-laden peony foliage in the late summer and fall. Peonies are native to Asia, ...

In case you missed the big news — it’s finally peony season. Lusciously full and layered, these show-stopping ruffled blooms are typically associated with love and romance, and come in ...

The flowers are in bloom at St. John Peony Farm in Havre de Grace. Owner Chris Scholz established his first field in 2012 with seven varieties of herbaceous peonies.

Herbaceous peony flowers range in size and shape, with overstuffed crown-shaped varieties like Charlie’s White among the most effusive. Credit... Peony’s Envy. A Plant the Deer Won’t Bother.

My tree peony always has bounced back from this leaf disease, but I'm sure it weakens the plant. The control is to spray with a fungicide every 7 to 10 starting from when the leaves emerge in spring.