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Umbrella Plant

Darmera Peltata

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Overview

Darmera peltata, commonly known as Umbrella Plant, graces gardens with its large, saucer-shaped, emerald leaves (up to 24 inches across) atop sturdy, succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high. In early spring, charming pinkish-white flower clusters emerge before the foliage. This perennial thrives in moist, shaded areas, ideal for waterside plantings or damp woodland gardens. It's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 57
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — These leaves emerge on long petioles directly from the rhizome; is an attractive perennial suited for those, image 94Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — An area receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light throughout the day, would be idealUmbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — It's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous displayUmbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — emphasizing its adaptability to a range of temperate climates.<br><br>Characterized by its striking foliage, image 91Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — pink flowers in the garden; emphasizing its adaptability to a range of temperate climates.<br><br>Characterized, image 79Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — Native to the cool mountain streams of California and Oregon+110

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 57
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — These leaves emerge on long petioles directly from the rhizome; is an attractive perennial suited for those, image 94
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — An area receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light throughout the day, would be ideal
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — It's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — emphasizing its adaptability to a range of temperate climates.<br><br>Characterized by its striking foliage, image 91
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — pink flowers in the garden; emphasizing its adaptability to a range of temperate climates.<br><br>Characterized, image 79
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — Native to the cool mountain streams of California and Oregon
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — perennial for full or half or shade; adding both functional and aesthetic value to the landscape, image 81
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — umbrella-like canopy over the damp soil it prefers; perennial for full or half or shade
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — requiring minimal care beyond regular watering during dry spells
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — This ephemeral floral show adds an early interest to the garden; native to the cool mountain streams of California and Oregon
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — it thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9; it's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — this plant is relatively low-maintenance; it thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 75
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — is an attractive perennial suited for those seeking a dramatic touch in semi-shaded garden areas; well-draining soil that
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — soft-pink to white flowers elevated above the ground on flower stalks that may grow up to 5 feet tall; commonly, image 70
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — It's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display; umbrella-like canopy over the damp soil it prefers
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — Its clump-forming habit also makes it a superb choice for controlling erosion along streams or pond edges, image 50
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — This perennial thrives in moist, shaded areas, ideal for waterside plantings or damp woodland gardens
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — In early spring, charming pinkish-white flower clusters emerge before the foliage; pink flowers in the garden, image 85
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — An area receiving morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light throughout the day, would be ideal; emerald, image 74
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — This ephemeral floral show adds an early interest to the garden; native to the cool mountain streams of, image 71
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high; making it an excellent conversation starter.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 84
Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — soft-pink to white flowers elevated above the ground on flower stalks that may grow up to 5 feet tall
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