Overview
Peltiphyllum peltatum is a garden plant in the genus Peltiphyllum, part of the Saxifragaceae family. It typically grows around 2 metres tall and 1 metres wide.
About the genus
Darmera peltata, the Indian rhubarb or umbrella plant, is a flowering plant, the only species within the genus Darmera in the family Saxifragaceae. It is a slowly spreading rhizomatous perennial native to mountain streamsides in woodland in the western United States, growing to 2 m tall by 1 m wide.
In the garden
Peltiphyllum peltatum is a member of the Saxifragaceae and is notable for its height-to-spread ratio, typically reaching about 2 metres tall with a 1-metre wide footprint. Those dimensions make its role in planting schemes immediately clear: it provides vertical structure rather than ground cover. Allow a clear vertical zone of roughly 2 metres when siting Peltiphyllum peltatum so neighbouring plants are not overwhelmed. Its modest lateral spread means a single specimen can occupy the rear of a mixed border or act as a tall accent in a narrow bed without using excessive horizontal space. Pair it with lower-growing herbaceous perennials or ground cover to keep the lower layers visible and to balance the overall composition. Confirm detailed cultural requirements with specialist references before planting, but treat this species in layout and design as a structural, upright element. Because it presents as a tall, defined form, plan seasonal companions and sightlines so that the plant’s stature, rather than its spread, is the principal organising feature of the planting.
Plant details
Peltiphyllum peltatum size, habit and characteristics
- Height
- 2 metres
- Spread
- 1 metres
Frequently asked questions
How big does Peltiphyllum peltatum grow?
Peltiphyllum peltatum reaches a height of 2 metres and a spread of 1 metres.
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