Mayapple - Podophyllum Peltatum

Mayapple is a perennial plant in the family Berberidaceae. It is native to North America and can grow in moist woodland areas, streams, and meadows. It has a unique growth habit and produces umbrella-shaped leaves and a single white or pinkish flower.

Plant Appearance

It grows to 12 to 18 inches tall and has a distinctive umbrella-like appearance. It produces a single, large, deeply lobed leaf that spans up to 12 inches wide. The leaf is attached to a single stem that emerges from the ground. Each branch produces one flower, which is white or pinkish and about 1.5 inches in diameter. The plant's fruit is an edible berry that is yellow or green when ripe and resembles a small apple.

Mayapple's Habitat

It grows in moist woodland areas, streams, and meadows. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. The plant can be found throughout eastern North America, from southern Canada to Mexico. Due to its ability to spread through underground rhizomes, it is often found growing in large colonies.

Uses

This unique and versatile plant has several uses. Its distinctive umbrella-like appearance makes it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.A native woodland plant, podophyllum peltatum, is found across most of eastern North America and in the southern region near Texas. It is a species in the barberry family.

This perennial generally grows in colonies from a single root. Typical areas where you can see the plants growing wild are open forests, riverbanks, shady fields, and roadsides.

General Asthetics

The rhizome has many dark, thick tubers that connect by fleshy fibers that spread roots, allowing the bud to produce a shoot. The leaves create an umbrella-like environment that makes a lush green landscape. The plant's stem elongates during the spring, and the leaves remain furled. Typically, up to two leaves grow on the stem. When it grows wild, it creates a beautiful, dense colony.

It is a native wildflower that emerges in early spring and then forms mid-summer. It goes dormant as the environmental conditions get sunny. The axil of the two leaves produces solitary white flowers.

Growth

The flower measures 2" to 3" inches wide and features 6 to 9 waxy petals and a light green-colored sepal. The short-lived flowers are found hidden by the umbrella-like leaves. They produce a light, pleasant fragrance that attracts bumblebees.

It looks lush and plentiful in the garden, adding texture and greenery to the landscape.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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