Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
silver dollar
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
mandrake américain
In Spanish
planta de la plata
mandrágora americana
In Greek
silver dollar
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
silver dollar
mandrake americano
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
silver dollar
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ranunculales
Family
Agavaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Lunaria
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Mayapple
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Mayapple Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Mayapple are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Mayapple
Care of Silver Dollar and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.