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Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum

$15.99
$15.99
per Plant - 3" Pot
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ZONES  3-8 | Good to grow! Zone

This unique groundcover boasts umbrella-type leaves and will thrive in any shady area. May Apple’s bright green foliage is also deer resistant. (Podophyllum peltatum)

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Description

Plant May Apple in your shade garden for unique, bright green foliage growing in the early spring. This woodland beauty grows to only about 18” and is deer-resistant, making this the perfect choice for most shade gardens.

Planting & Care

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key features

Advantages
  • Native
  • Deer Resistant
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizes
  • Cut Flowers
Light Requirements
  • Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Full Shade
Bloom Time
Early to late spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
Soil Type
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Flower Size
2" flowers
Mature Height
12-18" tall
Mature Spread
8-12" wide
Planting Depth
The top of the root should be 1" below the soil surface
Growing Zones
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Leaves and roots are poisonous.
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