Podophyllum versipelle subsp. boreale ex CPC# (syn. mairiei), Chinese Mayapple well-drain PNW native perennial that's both

PNW native perennial that's both drought tolerant and bee-loved by pollinators

it's also perfect for covering the territory on a sunny bank

limb up to reveal its exotic twisting and turning smooth red-burgundy bark

They come to us from the Mediterranean through Central Asia

Very stable bold light yellow striping and small white bell flowers in spring

Podophyllum versipelle subsp. boreale ex CPC# (syn. mairiei), Chinese Mayapple well-drain PNW native perennial that's bothAn excellent woodland denizen of decidedly good vigor, this Chinese Mayapple has one or two medium green umbrella like leaves of good substance. For some reason, the shape of the leaves always reminds me of White Rhino tracks in the sandy soils of the South African bush just before the charge! Anyway, although the species of this Podophyllum is in flux, the one thing we do know is that it's a keeper with a dense collar (sometimes 20!) of reddish brown