Podophyllum versipelle ssp. boreale (Chinese May Apple)

Light Shade to ShadeZone: 6-8 20" tall Origin: China

Web-Only! (syn: Dysosma versipellis) A unique eye-catcher is the best way to describe this rare Chinese woodland gem (featured in the book, Rare and Precious Plants of China). Each thick, underground rhizome gives rise to a single, fleshy grey-green stalk with red speckles. Each stalk forks near the tip, ending in 2 large, tropical-looking, 1' wide, satiny green leaves...each with 7 prominent lobes. In spring, the clumps are topped with 1" long brilliant red flowers perched just under the top leaf. In extremely hot summers, the plant may experience a short summer dormancy period. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)