Have you been growing herbaceous peonies in your garden? They’re very easy to grow and they produce beautiful flowers that usually smell great too. They are hardy in zones three through eight. They don’t require any fertilizer and they don’t like too much water or very dry soil. Plant them in a full sun location where they will receive six hours or more of direct sunlight. Harvest when you squeeze the buds and they are as soft as a marshmallow. before bringing your peonies indoors, dunk them in