Asian Mayapple 'Spotty Dotty'
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 6-9
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Height: 12-18 inches
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Spread: 9-24 inches
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Bloom Time: April to May
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Bloom: cluster of large (to 2 inch) nodding, maroon-red
flowers hidden under leaves, emerging from leaf crotch; flowers may give rise
to clusters of grape-sized spherical green fruits (mayapples)
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Light: part to full shade
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Soil: rich, moist acidic, humusy,
well-drained
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Moisture: medium; consistent and even (may
go dormant in summer if soils dry)
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Use: borders, rock gardens, cottage
gardens, and open woodland areas
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Care: water, if needed; protect from
spring frosts
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Concerns: no serious disease or insect
problems; susceptible to root rot in poorly-drained soils
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Native to: hybrid of a Chinese species
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Notes: fuzzy single red stem crowned
with two large (to 18 inches), lobed, umbrella-shaped leaves; leaves emerge
chartreuse with purple-brown spotting in spring, change to dark green with
lighter spots in summer; spreads by rhizomes over time; more sun-tolerant than
other Pulmonarias, particularly in cool summer regions
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F268
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