Mayapple
Introduce woodland charm to your shady garden with the Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum). This distinctive native perennial acts as a unique groundcover, featuring umbrella-type leaves and vibrant green foliage. It thrives in woodland settings and naturalizes over time, reaching a mature height of 12-18 inches. The Mayapple is an excellent deer-resistant choice, producing charming 2-inch green flowers in spring. While beautiful, its leaves and roots are poisonous, so exercise caution around pets and children. Ships as a potted plant, ready to enhance your landscape.
$15.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 3277
#3177 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Hardiness Zones
38
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Who it's for
- Reliable Shade Groundcover
- Low Maintenance and Native
- Unique Foliage Structure
Who should skip it
- Plant Toxicity Concern
- Early Summer Dormancy
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Mature Height
12-18 inches
Mature Spread
8-12 inches
Flower Size
2 inches
Light Requirements
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Ships As
Potted Plant
Planting Depth
Top of root 1 inch below soil surface
Toxicity
Leaves and roots are poisonous
Features
- Unique umbrella-like foliage
- Thrives in shady environments
- Deer resistant
- Native plant variety
- Naturalizes over time
- Produces charming spring flowers
- Ideal for woodland gardens
What customers say
Customer satisfaction with Mayapple centers on the excellent quality of the initial bare roots, which are consistently reported as healthy and viable. Experienced gardeners value this native plant for its unique foliage and effectiveness as a ground cover in deep shade. The main point of friction involves the plant's slow establishment. Novice buyers often express initial disappointment because the plant appears dormant or grows slowly upon arrival. Successful cultivation requires patience and rich, moist soil. While the value is strong for those seeking reliable native stock, initial perceived quality can be dampened by the inherent delay in seeing rapid growth. Overall sentiment is positive, driven by product health, but tempered by the necessary waiting period.
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