American Mandrake. A perennial with glossy green leaves and fragrant, cup-shaped white or pale pink flowers, followed by yellow-green fruit. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to July. Fruits July. Partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Podophyllum peltatum
A perennial with glossy green leaves and fragrant, cup-shaped white or pale pink flowers, followed by yellow-green fruit.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Podophyllum |
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Species | peltatum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | American Mandrake |
Flower Colour | white, pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Creeping |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | yellow, green |
Fruits When | July |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Border |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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