Quick Facts
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Height at Maturity: Over 12 Inches
Usage: Flower Gardens
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones: 3-9
Product Details
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May Apple plants are native to North American deciduous forests. It grows under the forest canopy, flowers, and withers in late summer. It's large lobed leaves is very decorative in rare and exotic perennial gardens.
The Looks And Size Of The May Apple Plants
Hardier than some other ephemerals, the flower grows to 30–40 cm tall with thick stems that produce two to three palmately lobed foliage leaves of up to 30 cm diameter. Of those, five to nine of the cut lobes reproduce. The 3-5 cm diameter flower blooms pale yellow. As it matures, it turns into a fruit.
The Plant Has Many Names;
It is also called the Indian Apple, Hog Apple, Mayflower, Umbrella Plant, Wild Lemon, or Wild Mandrake. It is found throughout the eastern woodlands of Canada and the United States and is typically entangled in the rhizome systems of many wildflowers.
How The Plant Reproduces;
The green environment makes these plants fecund for reproduction. The seeds, which appear like circular clones, reproduce annually through far-distance dispersal. The protection of the forest ensures replication. It is such a great addition to any home!
Fun Facts;
Botanical Latin Name: Podophyllum Peltatum, Common Name: May Apple
Sun Exposure: Low Mature Height: 30–40 cm tall
Spread: 20–30 cm diameter
Spacing: Under the foliage
Growth Rate: Spring Ephemerals
Flowering Time: Spring
How Long It Flowers: Several Months
Flower Color: Pale Yellow
Soil Requirements: Wet
Pruning: None
This Perennial is an interesting native, botanically speaking—the mayapple plants are classified in the barberry family. They usually stand 12 to 18 inches tall, although they can get up to a few feet tall if conditions are perfect. They need partial sun for the best growth. These plants produce a fruit that eventually becomes ripe in summer, which is a food source for animals like box turtles. The May Apple adds a unique, umbrella-like foliage to the shade garden.
