May Apple

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MAY APPLE


MAY APPLE Perennial – Shade

Podophyllum peltatum Ht. 12”-24” Spread 24”-36”

po-DOF-eh lum pell-TAY-tum Spacing: 24”

HABIT: White flowers in April, pale yellow fruit (May apples) in May. Vigorous spreader that can become invasive. Very large umbrella looking leaves.

CULTURE: Needs sandy, acid soil for best results.

USES: Woodsy, forest floor effect.

PROBLEMS: Hard to find and somewhat difficult to establish.