Melinda Myers

Umbrella Plant

Botanical Name

Darmera peltata

Min Zone

5

Max Zone

7

Height

3 to 5 feet

Width

3 to 5 feet

Flowers

Spring: pink to whitish on borne on leafless, hairy stems before the leaves develop

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist to wet

Planting & Care

• Leaf scorch will occur if the soils are allowed to dry out and/or with too much sun
• Does best when sited in a location with cool, moist to wet soils such as pond edges or stream banks
• Prefers cool summer climates
• Does not do well in the heat and humidity of the deep South

Problems

None serious