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.
Additional information
| Generic | Podophyllum |
|---|---|
| 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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