Umbrella Leaf
Diphylleia cymosa
Berberidaceae
Other names
American Umbrella Leaf
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Wet Places: Mnts. of VA to GA & TN
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Groundcover Collection, Groundcover Collection
Source of plant
Seneca Hill Perennials, We-Du Nurseries
Description
Immense, two-lobed, rounded leaves to 12" across. The flowers are in rounded heads and are inconspicuous; the berries that follow are striking, of indigo-blue enhanced by their red stalks, borne well above the stalwart, leafy plant. Most unusual and dignified. Plants 2' tall, 1' wide.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics, fruiting characteristics