Umbrella Plant, Indian Rhubarb

Umbrella Plant, Indian Rhubarb

Darmera peltata

This fruiting perennial that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in partial shade to full shade with moist, average, wet soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Wet
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.9 – 1.2
Mature Spread (meters)
0.9 – 1.2
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Orange
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Landscape Uses
Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in a moist, boggy soil, in partial to full shade. Leaf scorch may occur if the soil dries out for a period of time. Effective in moist, open woods or along streams.

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