Podophyllum delavayi (veitchii)
Podophyllum delavayi forms incredible dissected and red mottled umbrellas of foliage with pendulous red flowers.
Description:
Podophyllum delavayi is a Chinese mayapple. It is one of most exciting shade perennials. Fuzzy umbrellas emerge with dark snakeskin markings, often on a red background, changing to a patterned green. Mature leaves develop deep, notched serrations. Flowers can be red, pink, or white and are followed by apricot coloured fruit. Also called P. veitchii or Dysosma veitchii.
Common Name: Chinese Mayapple
Family: Berberidaceae (The Barberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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