Darmera (Peltiphyllum) peltata

Common Names:
Indian Rhubarb, Umbrella Plant

Classification:
Herbs, Perennials

Origin:

California, Oregon

Sun/Water Requirements:

Partial sun.
Moderate to wet conditions.
Provider Notes: "Plants are best suited for shaded stream banks, beside ponds or any watery environment where the roots may be constantly cool and moist.Plants do well as far south as zone 7 (occasionally zone 8) if constant moisture is provided."

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 7 to Zone 8

Growth:

Range: Grows from 3' to 5'.

Flowers:

Colors: Pink, White
Season(s): Spring

Provider notes: "The flowers are small, about 1/2" across, pink to white and are borne in numerous terminal cymes, providing a bergenia-like appearance."

Foliage:

Provider notes: "The peltate leaves (the petiole is attached to the leaf inside the margin, usually near the middle) are 6-18" across, have 6-10 sharply cut lobes and are much paler beneath than above. The leaf petioles arise directly from the rhizome and are cylindrical and hairy. They appear on bristly stems before the leaves but remain attractive long after the plant has leafed out."

Landscape Value:

Provider notes: "The thick matted roots make plants most effective as stabilizers for muddy or marshy banks."

Other:

Provider notes: "(Syn.Peltiphyllum peltatum)"

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