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Darmera peltata
Indian Rhubarb
Plant Type:
POND & WETLAND PLANTSDarmera peltata - Indian Rhubarb is a bold peltate-leafed herbaceous plant with broad frilly edges on the large round leaves. Large pink drumstick buds arise before the leaves in mid-spring. As they expand the entire inflorescence turns pink. Flowers emerge light pink and quickly turn white. This is a terrific candidate for the partly shaded woodland garden or on a bank at water's edge. Fertile soil in moisture retaining soil that drains. Specimen plants in trade gallons. Established pot grown division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Darmera peltata
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade Tolerant
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Marginal
- Border
- Natural Garden
- Massing
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Humus Laden
- Moist
- Fertile
Origins
- California / Oregon
Propagated By
- Division