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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Common peonies (Paeonia hybrids) make for an excellent part of any garden thanks to their large, often fragrant flowers that come in a variety ...

Peonies are a garden staple in the South. The shrubs unfurl their petals around Mother's Day, adding romance to spring gardens. Disclaimer: These beauty queens are anything but low-maintenance.