The pink peonies in Seneca Creek State Park will be at peak bloom starting May 23.
With recent temperatures in the 80s in DC, it may feel like spring is almost over, but the Washington area still has plenty of spring flowers ready to burst at parks and gardens. One of the most anticipated: peonies. By this time next week, the mostly pink blooms at Schwartz Peony Garden in Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg should be at their fullest glory: peak bloom is expected to be May 23 to 28, says park ranger Erik Ledbetter.The first bloom occurred last Thursday, Ledbetter says.
Seneca Creek State Park has over 6,000 acres of trails and gardens. The Schwartz Peony Garden dates back to the 1940s. The current gardenfrom a collection of heirloom peonies owned by Edwin Schwar, a prominent real estate broker, near his home, before it were moved to its current location. The park is free to visit during the weekends, but is $3 for Maryland residents and $5 for out-of-state residents on weekends and holidays. Parking is available across from the Schwartz Peony Garden.
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