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Podophyllum versipelle

Also Known As

  • Dysosma versipellis
  • Chinese Mayapple

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Podophyllum versipelle plant details

Podophyllum versipelle is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or herb with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podophyllum versipelle

Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podophyllum versipelle

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and rich

Gardening facts about Podophyllum versipelle plant

How to Grow Podophyllum versipelle

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 9"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 18"-30"

  • bright shade - shade
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Plant Type

Perennial

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

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-15'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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