Sinopodophyllum Species, Himalayan Mayapple

Sinopodophyllumhexandrum

Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Species
hexandrum (heks-AN-drum)
Synonym
Dysosma emodi
Podophyllum emodi
Podophyllum hexandrum
Sinopodophyllum emodi
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Palmer, Alaska

Baltimore, Maryland

Corning, Ohio

Yachats, Oregon

Christiana, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2010 | positive

Grown from seed collected in Zhongdian, Yunnan, China in 2000 by the Alaska Rock Garden Society. Grows in full sun to part shade in moist...Read More

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(Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

I grow these plants from seeds. I stratified seeds. Young plants I kept in pots and after this I transplanted them outdoor. This year one...Read More

H
St John's, NL | May 2004 | positive

Hardy in St John's, Newfoundland (Canadian zone 5b) for woodland sites or a moist semishaded border. Attractive leaves, mysterious flower...Read More

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