Paeonia, commonly known as Peony, is a genus of about 30 species of perennials and deciduous shrubs or subshrubs. Peonies produce large, showy flowers in a variety of colors. They are famous for they exquisite and often fragrant flowers, which bloom in late spring and early summer. Peonies produce red, pink, purple, white and yellow flowers. The species range in size from 60 cm to 120 cm (2 to 4 ft) tall. However, Peony trees can grow to 3 metres (10 ft) in height The plant likes moist and well drained soil, with a ph level from 6.0 to 7.5.