Paeonia emodi ( Himalayan Peony )
Paeonia emodi has erect to arching stems and morose green leave of absence , divided into 9 cusp . Bears semi - dependent , individual , cup - shaped , pure blanched flowers , 4 to 7 inch across , several to a stem , in late spring . Native to West Himalayas . Peonies are herbaceous perennials arising from thickened tuberous roots . Largely invisible , hidden underground most of the yr , they are quite spectacular when they emerge ....