Podophyllum peltatum

Common Name: May-apple

Plant Type: Herbaceous

Habitat: Woodland

Light Requirements: part sun, shade

Soil Moisture: dry, mesic, wet

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 30 - 60 cm

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Colour: white

Germination Requirements: Seed is hydrophilic, intolerant of dry storage. Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F. Seed will not germinate in presence of chemical inhibitors.

Details/Comments: Forms colonies in woods. Ground cover for large areas.

Common Name (Alt): May Apple or mayapple

Picture Copyright: Heidi Eisenhauer