Illustration of Podophyllum peltatum by Franz Eugen Köhler in Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen (1887). [Public Domain]
Genus: Podophyllum
Common Names: various
Description coming soon.
Distribution: Afghanistan to China and Eastern North America
Our Selection
Podophyllum pleianthum
Common name(s): Chinese mayapple
Description: perennial; colony-forming with outrageously large "dinner plate" sized leaves on each stalk. Ruby red flowers bloom under the foliage in spring. Tolerates clay.
Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 4 ft.
Position: shade to partial shade
Uses: ornamental- groundcover in shade
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Distribution: S. China, Taiwan