Plant Library

Mayapple

Common Name: Mayapple

Botanical Name: Podophyllum peltatum

Variety: N/A

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Zone: 4 to 8

Exposure: Part Shade to Shade

Mature Height: 12-18"

Mature Width: 18-24"

Notes: White flowers in late spring to early summer. Unusual and eye-catching leaves. Native plant for dry, shady conditions under pine trees. Can be aggressive which makes it a good groundcover for tough, dry conditions in shade. Ephemeral in sunnier locations.