light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Asian May Apple

Podophyllum hexandrum
Berberidaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Leaves reach 50-80cm in height, bronze-red when young. Flowers pale pink, unscented, solitary, upright, effective in May. Fruits reach the size of a hen's egg and are bright coral-red.

Source of plant

William J. Dress, Heronswood (PA), Seneca Hill Perennials, Heronswood

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

fruiting characteristics