Clumps grow in dry woods and hillsides. Many times Hepatica can be seen flowering through the snow. Old leaves appear with the flowers and after blooming new growth begins at the base. The flower of this plant is a ispulpitlm that is a curving hood which covers the 'Jack' or spadix. Male and female flowers are often on separate plants.
Red berries appear later which are poisonous.
Mayapple is an aggressive plant and fills in a shady area quickly. May. Plants are 1'-2' tall. This open, airy plant grows in dry woods and hillsides. Plants will reseed to other shady areas. Plants are picturesque and showy even when not in bloom.