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Diphylleia grayi

Also Known As

  • Podophyllum grayi
  • Umbrella Leaf

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Diphylleia grayi plant details

Diphylleia grayi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diphylleia grayi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diphylleia grayi

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Japanese woodland perennial has big umbrella-like leaves and is related to Podophyllum, the mayapples. It has pretty white flowers that bloom above the leaves followed by blue fruit. Best in cool, rich, moist humusy soil, medium to heavy shade. Rare.
Blooms: spring-summer, white, large peltate foliage Zone 5-9. 24", Japan, China, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.

Gardening facts about Diphylleia grayi plant

How to Grow Diphylleia grayi

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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