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Dysosma, Mayapple 'Starfish'

Dysosmadifformis

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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dysosma (dis-OHS-ma)
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Species
difformis (dif-FOR-mis)
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Synonym
Podophyllum difforme
Podophyllum tonkinense
Podophyllum triangulare
Podophyllum triangulum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Sequim, Washington

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