It's obvious why this variety is called 'purple peony' as the flower heads look like the flowers of a peony.
This plant self seeds prolifically and it will grow in almost any soil that gets some sun. I tend to move the seedlings when they are very small to create a swathe or two. I even pot a few up to fill gaps here and there. This plant resents root disturbance, so be extra careful to take the whole plant and all the roots. Even with the greatest care, the leaves will discolour initially but the plant will recover.
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