How to make a Peony in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a peony with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a peony is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

peony

Let's explore how to add a peony to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A peony is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU31)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (CU19)
PS3 PS3Yes (1.22)
PS4 PS4Yes (1.22)
Wii U Wii UYes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Peony in Creative Mode

How to get a Peony in Survival Mode

You can add a peony to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a peony flower and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Peony Flower

First, you need to find a peony flower in the game.

peony flower

2. Break the Peony Flower

The game control to break the peony flower depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the flower.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the flower.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the flower.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the flower.

peony dropped

The peony flower will break and a smaller peony will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Peony

Make sure you pick up the peony before it disappears.

peony gathered

Once you pick up the peony, it will appear in your hotbar.

peony

Peonies are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Peony

Give Command for Peony

Things to Make with Peony

You can use peony to make items in Minecraft such as:

Things to Do with Peony

Here are some activities that you can do with peony in Minecraft: