Big, bold, unusual leaves

Name: Umbrella plant (Darmera peltata)
zones:5 to 9
size:3 to 4 feet tall and wide
conditions: Full sun to dappled shade; moist
to wet soil
Native to the edges of waterways in the Siskiyou Mountains, umbrella plant is ideal for
injecting boldness to any planting.While its large lerves are its main attribute, the pink
flowers unfold first, in tight heads perched atop 2- foot-tall, leafless stems in early spring.
When grown in the open, Umbrella plant turns from glossy green to various shades of
vibrant red and orange before disappearing for the winter.
-Dave Demers, Vancouver, British Columbia