Latin Name: Podophyllum peltatum Family: Berberaceae (Barberry)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium herb
Mature size: 2-3’
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Forest floor, lowlands, damper soils, full to part shade
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: RIPE, FALLEN FRUIT. UNRIPE FRUIT QUITE TOXIC.
Uses and functions: Ground cover
Spreading, native colony forming wildflower to 2'. Thrives in moist shade. Makes lime-sized fruit in mid summer, which is TOXIC until fully ripe and fallen from the plant.
Latin Name: Podophyllum peltatum Family: Berberaceae (Barberry)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Medium herb
Mature size: 2-3’
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Forest floor, lowlands, damper soils, full to part shade
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: RIPE, FALLEN FRUIT. UNRIPE FRUIT QUITE TOXIC.
Uses and functions: Ground cover
Spreading, native colony forming wildflower to 2'. Thrives in moist shade. Makes lime-sized fruit in mid summer, which is TOXIC until fully ripe and fallen from the plant.
