umbrella plant
Also known as: giant cup; Indian rhubarb
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial to 1.5m in height, with glossy, rounded leaves to 45cm in width, turning red in autumn. Clusters of pale pink flowers arise on tall stems before the leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- umbrella plant (Darmera peltata)
- Genus
- Darmera
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Summer · Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of umbrella plant
Distribution map
Western USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of umbrella plant
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umbrella plant care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn, or by division in spring.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist or boggy soils in full sun or partial shade.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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