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Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'
Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Interesting hybrid very unlike the American species
- Mottled patterns on geometric, umbrella-like leaves
- Dark red flowers hang under the leaves in spring
Add a dramatic touch to the garden with Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'. Chocolate-brown spots on the chartreuse foliage make a lovely contrast. In spring, large garnet red flowers can be found underneath the leaves. Plant in the shade garden for vibrant color and easy care. This is a cross between Asian species, but as easy to grow as the familiar American mayapple.
Uses: Asian Gardens, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Ground Cover, Landscapes, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Rock Gardens, Woodland Gardens
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Good Frost Tolerance; Interesting Foliage; Spring Ephemeral
Growth Habit: Mounding, Spreading
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Amend with compost before planting; mulch with leaves after planting, and again before winter. Somewhat tolerant of dry soils, once established. Plant freely naturalizes, forming a small colony, and may go dormant in the summer (foliage may disappear). Plant with perennials that will fill in the bare spot later in the season, such as hostas, ferns, or toad lilies, or plant amongst a ground cover, such as Lamium or Galium. Poisonous if ingested.