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| Indiana's State Flower
This is the first bloom on my peony flower in my garden. I think it is one of my favorite blooms, and I know I wait and wait and wait patiently for this striking flower.
According to Wikipedia, "The peony is named after Paeon (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil; Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower"
It has been depicted in many art forms such as this painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir..
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As for me, I just love it in my garden. It sits right outside my backdoor and permeates the entire garden with its scent.
Just watch out when you pick a bouquet for your house as you will find a few ants crawling out of the petals!
Until tomorrow.
3 comments:
Ours are still little buds up her in "the hills"... But we're looking forward to them just the same :-)
Here in Cincinnati they are in full bloom. It is a scent that immediately triggers memories of my childhood. Thanks for helping me remember!
Lisa/OH
Yes, the memories of childhood. My grandmother always had peony bushes. I love the old fashioned gardens and enjoy mine so much!
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