Few plants elicit more comments in the woodland garden than the Chinese mayapples. They share dramatic, often beautifully patterned foliage, and flowers of several colors. Some have ornamental fruit too.
They need good drainage and rich soil in light to medium shade.
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Podophyllum difforme Starfish StrainThese are the first offering of our most beautiful podophyllum, the northern hardy strain of Podophyllum difforme. This species has both a tender, more or less evergreen southern form and a hardy, deciduous form that is also more beautiful. This st...
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Podophyllum hexandrumThe Himalayan mayapple, with up-facing pink flowers and green or mottled umbrellas, is one of the easiest and most beautiful of the mayapple group. Attractive red fruit appears in late summer. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil in light to moderat...
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Podophyllum veitchiiThis Chinese mayapple is one of most exciting new shade perennials in years. Fuzzy umbrellas emerge with dark snakeskin markings, often on a red background, changing to patterned green. Flowers can be red, pink, or white. Also called P. delavayi. Thr...
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