Dome shaped clusters of soft pink flowers on tall stalks rise directly from the rhizomes in very early spring, and the umbrella-like leaves 6-18 in. across are borne on 18 in. to 3′ stalks that seem to spring directly from the ground. Russet foliage in fall. Native to northwestern U.S.
Product Description
DARMERA peltata – Umbrella Plant
(aka Peltiphyllum peltatum)
Dome shaped clusters of soft pink flowers on tall stalks rise directly from the rhizomes in very early spring, and the umbrella-like leaves 6-18 in. across are borne on 18 in. to 3′ stalks that seem to spring directly from the ground. Russet foliage in fall. Superb for shady waterside plantings. Plants will grow in moist shade or in normal garden soils. The more moisture available, the bigger the plant. For specimen use or grouped with grasses or moisture loving Iris. Native to northwestern U.S.
Sun: Full Sun/Full Shade/Part Shade
Soil: Average, Medium to Wet
Size: Height 18-36in.
Zone: 5-7
Flower: White to Pink Flowers on Tall Spikes
Bloom Time: April
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Shade Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Showy Foliage