Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Podophyllum difforme
Also Known As
- Deformed Leaf Mayapple
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"-34"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 6b-9a
Podophyllum difforme plant details
Podophyllum difforme is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, purple and variegated foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Podophyllum difforme
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 34 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Podophyllum difforme
- USDA Zones: 6b - 9a
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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Gardening facts about Podophyllum difforme plant
How to Grow Podophyllum difforme
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Dysosma pleiantha, Chinese May Apple, Chinese Mayapple
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 9"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Dysosma pleiantha [short], Chinese Mayapple
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-30"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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aka Podophyllum cymosum, American Umbrellaleaf, Umbrella Leaf
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka American Mandrake, American Mayapple, Devil's Apple, Hog Apple, Indian Apple, Mandrake Root, May Apple
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-15'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Podophyllum emodi, Podophyllum hexandrum, Chinese May Apple, Himalayan Mayapple
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 16"-36"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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