Tolmiea consists of herbaceous perennials characterized by their palmately lobed leaves resembling those of a maple. In late spring and early summer, they produce slender racemes bearing small, inconspicuous tubular flowers that are typically purplish or brownish.

Tolmiea

Tolmiea menziesii is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of approximately 60 cm. It develops a low mound or mat comprised of hairy, rounded leaves that feature long petioles, serrated margins, and five to seven lobes. From late spring through early summer, this plant produces spikes of small flowers that are tubular to bell-shaped, measuring up to 1 cm in length, and display green and purple-brown hues above the foliage.

Tolmiea menziesii

Tolmiea menziesii 'Cool Gold'PBR

Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' is a herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 45 cm. It produces a dense cluster of light green foliage, which is intricately speckled with cream and pale yellow. The plant also bears slender spikes adorned with small brownish blooms.