Species Darmera peltata | Known

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Names

Common Names: Umbrella Plant, Indian rhubarb

Growth

Height: 6–20 inches
Spread: 36 to 48 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Pink to white
Foliage Color: Bright green in summer, turning red and bronze in fall
Fall Foliage Color: Red to bronze

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight: partial to full shade, with preference for dappled shade and tolerance for some morning sun.
Soil Type: Wet, humus-rich soil
Soil Drainage: Moist but well-drained soil
Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline (pH 6.0–8.0)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss
Publication: Gärt. Zentral-Bl. 1: 646. 1899 ; see also Madroño, 24(2): 68-74 (1977)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Darmera

Synonyms

Leptarrhena inundata Peltiphyllum peltatum Saxifraga peltata

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024