Umbrella Leaf

Diphylleia sinensis Berberidaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Native distribution

China

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Seneca Hill Perennials

Description

The Chinese counterpart of our native D. cymosa, similar in habit but with rugose, large, deeply cleft leaves that develop reddish tints as they mature. The pure white flowers in erect cymes are followed by blue berries on red stalks.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5