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 5–9Climate Temperate

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — commonly known as Umbrella Plant

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

Family: Saxifragaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — requiring minimal care beyond regular watering during dry spells; soft-pink to white flowers elevated above the, image 76

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — this plant is relatively low-maintenance; it thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 75

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) — well-draining soil that remains consistently moist; requiring minimal care beyond regular watering during dry, image 73

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) — adding both functional and aesthetic value to the landscape; succulent stems reaching 3-6 feet high, image 78

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — emerald leaves (up to 24 inches across) atop sturdy; the Umbrella Plant boasts rounded leaves that can grow up, image 83

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) — perennial with pink blooms; this ephemeral floral show adds an early interest to the garden, image 80

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) — commonly known as Umbrella Plant; in early spring, charming pinkish-white flower clusters emerge before the, image 82

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — This perennial thrives in moist, shaded areas, ideal for waterside plantings or damp woodland gardens, image 86

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — Native to the cool mountain streams of California and Oregon; perennial with pink blooms, image 89

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — is an attractive perennial suited for those seeking a dramatic touch in semi-shaded garden areas; well-draining, image 88

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — It's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display; umbrella-like canopy over the damp soil, image 87

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) — 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; commonly, image 97

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — before the foliage unfurls; this plant is relatively low-maintenance, image 96

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — the Umbrella Plant boasts rounded leaves that can grow up to 24 inches across; an area receiving morning sun and, image 92

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) — it thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9; it's hardy in USDA zones 5-9, presenting a dramatic, deciduous display, image 90

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — typically reaching an overall height of about 36 to 48 inches tall.<br><br>In spring, image 95

Umbrella Plant (Darmera Peltata) — These leaves emerge on long petioles directly from the rhizome; is an attractive perennial suited for those, image 94

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