1、 Morphological characteristics

The root of Ranunculus belongs to the herbaceous family Paeoniaceae. It grows in the shape of a spindle root. Its flowers open in May and June, the disk is light cup-shaped, the petals are obovate, the color is white, and there are 5-13 petals. After years of cultivation, there are many colors of red, pink, purple, yellow and green lights, and there are also double petal varieties with hundreds of petals

2、 Growth habit

Paeonia lactiflora is suitable for growing on hillsides, grasslands and under forests. It prefers an environment with sufficient light and a warm and dry climate. It has good drought tolerance and low demand for water. The requirements for soil are not strict, but it grows particularly luxuriant in sandy soil. It is also relatively cold resistant. It can overwinter on land in winter without worrying about being frozen to death

3、 Distribution area

Paeonia lactiflora is widely distributed, which can be seen in the northeast, North China, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and southern Gansu. The growth range is mostly 1000-2300 meters above sea level, but only 480-700 meters above sea level in the northeast. In addition, there are also some in Japan, North Korea, Mongolia and Siberia

4、 Curing method

Generally, loose and fertile soil should be used for raising peony. Garden soil, river sand and pine needles can be used to prepare basin soil. At ordinary times, it should be placed in the sunny place to fully receive the light. In summer, it needs appropriate shade to avoid exposure to strong light. It is not easy to water too much in daily maintenance. Keep the basin soil slightly dry, and add a little fertilizer regularly