Dysosma, Mayapple
Dysosmadifformis 'Starfish'

Synonym:Podophyllum difforme

Synonym:Podophyllum tonkinense

Synonym:Podophyllum triangulare

Synonym:Podophyllum triangulum

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Veined

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

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