Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple or May Apple) - Flowers - Natural Communities Native Plants - 1

Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple or May Apple)

This is a quintessential woodland garden plant!!! Umbrella-like leaves emerge in early April and a white flower follows. An egg-shaped edible fruit occurs after flowering. Can grow in 100% to 50% shade; 70% preferred. An ephemeral; goes dormant in summer, earlier with more sun.

  • Sun Exposure Savanna/Woodland
  • Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic
  • Height 1-2'
  • Flower Color white
  • Flower Time April, May

    • Genotype unknown from the greater Midwest

     

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