Mayapple is an American native, which makes is particularly useful in a habitat garden. At 12-18 inches, it does well in a woodland setting with moist soil, where it will naturalize.

Picture of green leaves and flower, mayapple.
Mayapple's leaves are folded
like umbrellas in spring,
followed by flowers in summer,
and berries in fall.

Deeply lobed leaves emerge in spring folded in umbrella fashion. After they spread out, white flowers appear and are followed in autumn by rounded fruits.
 

Mayapple Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Podophyllum peltatum
Common Name: Mayapple
Type of Plant: Perennial
Growing Zones for Mayapple: Hardy to zone 4
Growing Conditions for Mayapple: Moist soil


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