Ants on peony bud.

One brown ant on a peony bud.

Yellowish ant on peony bud.

Yellowish ant on a pinkish peony bud.

Garden gossip that ants "tickle" or open the peonies buds. The plant creates sugary nectar that attracts ants, which in turn protect the peony by driving away pests like aphids.
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symbiotic

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“Spring has Sprung in My Yard”
13” x 14.5” gouache on paper.
A few of the spring flower sketches popping up in my yard.
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The peony’s popping up everywhere are so gorgeous! #peony #peonybud #peonyseason

A red peony bud with raindrops.

Colourful palette cleanse.
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