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Podophyllum aurantiocaule

Also Known As

  • Dysosma aurantiocaulis
  • Asian Mayapple

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Podophyllum aurantiocaule plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podophyllum aurantiocaule

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podophyllum aurantiocaule

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring-summer, white, late spring green foliage often tinged bronze/Rare Zone 4-9. 2', Himalayas, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Podophyllum aurantiocaule plant

How to Grow Podophyllum aurantiocaule

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright 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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 9"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

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Size

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Width: 18"-30"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 16"-36"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-15'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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