Phonetic: poh-doh-FY-lum pel-TAY-tum
Mayapple is a woodland spring ephemeral which prefers part shade to shade and average soils. It will, however, tolerate urban environments and is remarkably low maintenance. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and the fruit is an important food source for other wildlife such as squirrels or turtles.
- Native Region: BONAP Map
- BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Shade
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: May, June
- Soil Type: Medium-Medium Dry
- Mature Plant Size: 6-12"H, 3-5'W
- Plant Spacing: 18-24"
- Host Plant: Golden Borer Moth, Mayapple Borer Moth
- Attracts: Pollinators
- Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, does well in urban environments.
- Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, drought tolerant gardens, native garden.
- Companion Plants: White Trillium, Yellow Trillium, Doll's Eye.
