Darmera peltata Umbrella plant (Saxifragaceae)

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Darmera peltata
Umbrella plant
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The Darmera peltata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Oregon. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Umbrella plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as Peltiphyllum peltatum. (Torr.)Engl. Saxifraga peltata.

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Latin Name:  Darmera peltata
Common Name:  Umbrella plant
Family:  Saxifragaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Voss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  By the banks of mountain streams below 1800 metres[187]. By or in cold mountain streams[60].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow as soon as it is ripe or in early spring in a cold frame[188]. Keep the soil very moist. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring[31]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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