Podophyllum pleianthum


Common name(s): Chinese mayapple, dysosma


Description: perennial; colony-forming with outrageously large 'dinner plate' sized leaves on each stalk. Ruby red flowers bloom under the foliage in spring.


Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.


Position: shade to partial shade


Uses: ornamental- groundcover in shade


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below