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