Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum, Berberidaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Full Shade (tolerated)Partial Shade (preferred)

Moderate

5 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Large mayapple colonies can suppress spikenard through shade and root competition in woodland settings

Medicine

Fruit

Mayapple grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Good companions for Mayapple include Shellbark Hickory, Devils Walking Stick, Leatherleaf Mahonia.

Design guilds with Mayapple and see companion relationships visually.