peony is rarely cultivated because it has limited ornamental value due to its few and small flowers and the difficulty to grow it. It is highly intolerant of water during its summer dormancy. It is advised to place this plant in an area of the garden with superb drainage and sheltered from summer rains. Paeonia brownii tolerates sand. Uses Native Americans made the roots into a tea to treat lung illnesses. The roots of P. brownii can be eaten for its nutrient content.. Indigenous tribe members would also use them as a medicine to cure cough, kidney problems, sexually transmitted infections, pneumonia, nausea, indigestion and tuberculosis. References brownii Flora of the Western United States Flora of Idaho Flora of Montana Flora of Nevada Flora of Oregon Flora of Utah Flora of Wyoming Flora of California Plants described in 1829 Flora without expected TNC conservation status