May-apple

Umbrella-like deeply cleft leaves emerge from the ground in an odd swirling motion, a large white pleasantly fragrant flower opens underneath (some of) these umbrellas, fruit that follows is quite large & ripens to yellow in mid-summer, spreads by rhizomes and can create large colonies, black walnut & clay tolerant, box turtles and other wildlife eat the fruits, likes soil rich in organic matter, pollinatred by bumblebees and other long-tongued bees.

1-1.5 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: s ME west to n. MN, south to GA & e TX. Rare in FL

May-apple in a quart pot $19.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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