California Peony (Paeonia Californica) is a perennial herb in the Paeoniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Paeonia californica, known as California Peony or Wild Peony, is a perennial herb native and endemic to southwest California, characterized by large maroon flowers and a bushy growth habit.