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Darmera peltata

Umbrella Plant (Indian Rhubarb)

Slow-spreading with deeply lobed, coarsely toothed, veined, dark green leaves which show off the white to bright pink flowers. Foliage appears after the flowers and turns burgundy in colour for the fall.

  • »  AKA Peltiphyllum peltatum
  • »  Flower stalks emerge from the ground on leafless, hairy stems
  • »  Round clusters of tiny, white to pinkish flowers
  • »  After flowers finish, foliage emerges
  • »  Leaves up to 60 cm across, are green, rounded and deeply lobed
  • »  Foliage turns burgundy in the fall
  • »  Forms a umbrella-like clump
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:90-120 cm
  • Spread:90-120 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Darmera peltata

Grows best in a moist, boggy soil, in partial to full shade. Leaf scorch may occur if the soil drys out for a period of time. Effective in moist, open woods or along streams.