Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
30.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
HELLEBORUS 'HGC Green Corsican' PP15641
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Hellebore, HGC Green Corsican Hellebore
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Hortensie
In French
mandrake américain
Hortensia
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Hortensia
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Hortênsia
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Hortensja
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Hibiscus
Family
Berberidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Mayapple and Hellebore
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Hellebore? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Hellebore. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Hellebore doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Hellebore has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mayapple and Hellebore and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Hellebore
Season and care of Mayapple and Hellebore is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Hellebore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hellebore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Hellebore is Loam while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Hellebore is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Hellebore Physical Information
Mayapple and Hellebore physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hellebore height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Hellebore are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Hellebore flower color: White and Light Green
- Hellebore leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mayapple and Hellebore
Care of Mayapple and Hellebore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hellebore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hellebore needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.