Mayapple, Devil's Apple, American Mandrake, Duck's Foot, Hog Apple, Indian Apple, Mandrake, Raccoonberry, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon
Growth
Height
12-36 inches
Spread
6 to 12 inches
Growth Rate
Slow
Appearance
Bloom Color
White (with variations of pink, rose, or purple)
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Red to Orange
Environment
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: partial shade
Soil Type
Loamy, organic, humus-rich soil that retains moisture yet drains well
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.5-6.3
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Division
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and other pollinators; fruits consumed by wildlife such as squirrels and box turtles, with no mention of hummingbirds, butterflies, or other birds.