Mayapple
Podophyllum peltatum
Though Mayapple goes dormant by summertime, it’s lovely while it’s around. The large, umbrella-like leaves form lush, green carpets in happy garden situations. Mature Mayapple plants produce nodding white flowers in mid-spring, which give way to round, green fruits that inspired the name “mayapple”.
Conditions: Part shade to full shade; medium to moist soil
Size: 1′ – 1.5′ tall
Zone: 3 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bumblebees and long-tongued bees; fruits eaten by box turtles
