Growing and Caring for Mayapple

The Mayapple will be a delightful addition to your Spring garden. It is easy to plant and will grow happily and with minimal maintenance. Gardeners and landscapers enjoy the distinctive beauty of the plant. The leaves are large and striking in color and colossal mass. This perennial plant will look beautiful for months to come.

The Benefits of Planting Mayapple in Your Garden

Mayapple will grow to a height of about 12 inches to a max of 18 inches. The leaves will grow to more than 12 inches in width. The plant is known as a species of podophyllum peltatum. It sometimes goes by the name of duck's foot. It is a member of the Japanese barberry family. A part of the plant, grown on the leaf as a small fruit, is considered edible by some researchers. If eaten, it should be only when the apple is fully ripe. 

The leaf's colors will vary throughout the season. It will start as a variation of olive green. Throughout the shades of olive green, there will also be a copper hue that will be evident in the early growing stages of the Spring. This would be in May and a bit sooner in Zone 5 for most zones. Later in the season, expect a change of color to solid green. It is not unusual to get variations of colors from leaf to leaf. 

Mayapple Plant Ideal Conditions for Healthy Growth

Mayapple plants are found in the northeastern areas of North America. They typically prosper best in zones 3 to 8. It is recommended that they be planted in a sunny location with moist soil and compost. In a more shady location, they will do best with abundant water. The plant will blossom in some climates in the early summer, possibly as early as May.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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