Maidenbush (Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides)

Maidenbush (Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides) plants from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

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Binomial Andrachne phyllanthoides

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An ornamental small shrub with bright green leaves and an upright habit. The greenish yellow little flowers appear from May to October. This woody member of the spurge family is well adapted to exposure during Missouri's cold winters and dry summers.

Uses: Ornamental, drought tolerant
Bloom time: May to October

Height: 1 to 3 feet
Space: 1 to 2 feet

Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to average

Q: Does this shrub spread by roots or sucker?

Asked by: Native plant enthusiast - 1/26/2020

A: No. It spreads from seed. Its seed pods crack open with enough force to propel the seeds away from the plant. So, it does have potential to spread some, but only if the seeds land in a spot where they can germinate. Also, male and female flowers occur on different plants; if you only have one plant (male or female doesn't matter) it won't be able to form viable seeds.

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Q: Is it short-loved?

Asked by: Paula - 5/8/2020

A: It seems to be very hardy and fairly long-lived.

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Q: How tall will it get the first season? Does it completely die back at the end of the season?

Asked by: T - 8/24/2021

A: It should grow at least several inches in a season. It loses all of its foliage over winter, but it does not die back to the ground. Last season's branches will grow new leaves in the spring.

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Q: Is this plant evergreen?

Asked by: Valerie Petersen - 7/20/2021

A: No, it is not evergreen.

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Q: When and how should this be pruned?

Asked by: Melanie L Krebs - 3/6/2021

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Q: Does this plant have any significant fall color?

Asked by: Cheryl Moon - 3/15/2022

A: the leaves turn yellow

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Q: Will this plant tolerate full shade. I am looking for a foundation shrub for the north side of my house.

Asked by: Marie - 3/30/2022

A: It will not do well in full shade. Some other options would be leatherwood, wild hydrangea, strawberry bush, and spicebush.

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Q: Maidenbush grow near black walnut trees?

Asked by: Sharon Takade - 4/30/2022

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Maidenbush (Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides) plants from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery

Q: Does this shrub spread by roots or sucker?

Q: Is it short-loved?

Q: How tall will it get the first season? Does it completely die back at the end of the season?

Q: Is this plant evergreen?

Q: When and how should this be pruned?

Q: Does this plant have any significant fall color?

Q: Will this plant tolerate full shade. I am looking for a foundation shrub for the north side of my house.

Q: Maidenbush grow near black walnut trees?

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