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Mayapple, Indian Apple or Wild Mandrake
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple is a unique native wildflower in that it has only 2 leaves and 1 flower followed by a lemon-shaped berry.
Characteristics:
Blooms spring
12-18 In
3-8 Find your zone
Partial Sun,Full Shade
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Grow at 50-65° F providing 50% shade, keeping plants evenly moist but never wet or completely dry. Plants generally finish in 6-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining organically rich soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Handle carefully, keep crown of plant just below soil surface and spread roots downward in the pot. Once planted, water immediately to settle the soil around the roots.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in moist soil in shade to partial sun. Will colonize in a woodland setting and naturalize.
