Hybrid mayapple, Asian mayapple (Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope')
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Genus:
Podophyllum
As the cultivar name suggests, the leaves of ‘Kaleidoscope’ have distinctive markings, which can range in color from silver to light green to nearly black. Maroon flowers bloom in early summer. This plant is mostly evergreen. The plant's growth habit is umbrella-like.
-Sylvia Matlock, Regional Picks: Northwest, Fine Gardening issue #127
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.
Care:
Moist, well-drained soil. Remove tattered leaves when new growth emerges in spring.
Problems:
Mayapples tend to rot easily,
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Growth Pace
Slow Grower
Light
Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Characteristics
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Early Summer,
Late Spring,
Spring,
Summer
Flower Color
Brown,
Purple
Foliage Color
Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses
Container,
Beds and Borders
Style
Shade,
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Type
Perennials