Why You Should Plant Peonies This Fall

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Looking for an easy-care perennial that blooms in the spring? Here are 5 reasons you should plant peonies this fall.

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Peonies have beautiful, fragrant flowers that come in a range of colors including white, pink, red, and yellow.

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They are easy-care, low maintenance plants.

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Peonies can live for many years and even outlive the gardener who planted them. They can continue to bloom and grow for decades with proper care.

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They are deer-resistant plants.

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And they make great cut flowers to enjoy indoors.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow peonies.

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