Dysosma, Hybrid Variegated Mayapple 'Sugar Daddy'

Dysosmapleiantha

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dysosma (dis-OHS-ma)
Synonym
Podophyllum chengii
Podophyllum hispidum
Podophyllum onzoi
Podophyllum pleianthium
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Charlotte, NC | July 2008 | positive

This is a beautiful specimen not ofter seen. I have grown this in a one gallon container in part shade with normal watering and it has flourished.

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