They say it is only a legend that the peonies need the ants to open, and that the reason for the ants visiting is that the peonies emit a sticky sap and nectar which the ants feed off of for a short time before and during opening.
I believe the two were designed to work together. As long as a legend does no harm,
I'll always choose the legend over reality because a good story is food for the soul.
Either way,
once a year I am blessed to be able to enjoy an entire row of these luscious, creamy, sweet smelling flowers, indoors and out.
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