MORE: What Is the Meaning of the Lotus Flower 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. Peonies are also known as the floral symbol of China, originally appearing in gardens in China and Japan, and then ...

Some people mistakenly believe that ants are necessary for peony flowers to open. Peonies draw ants because of the sweet exudates of the buds. Ants do not harm the flower in any way, said Trinklein.

Why won't my peony tree flower? Monty Don answers your gardening problems By MONTY DON FOR MAILONLINE Updated: 18:15 EDT, 17 July 2009 ...