Spotty Dotty may-apple
Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Maroon red
Notes
'Spotty Dotty' may-apple (Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty') is a perennial that grows 12 to 18 inches tall. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. The large, umbrella-shaped leaves emerge chartreuse green with chocolate-brown spots in spring. Garnet flowers hang in clusters under the leaves. By summer the leaves turn green with lighter spotting.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Speedwell, and Spice bush.