Habit & Cultural Information

Mature size: 4 feet tall & wide
Minimum temperature: -10º F
Light: Sun to part shade
Water: Evenly moist
Habit: Perennial

Notable Features

Deer Resistant
Pacific NW Native

Darmera peltata, Indian Rhubarb

Size 1.16 qt ~ ships October 1 - March 1 3 qt ~ ships October 1 - March 1

At Nursery

~~$12.50~~ $10.00

Nursery only Available for purchase at Dancing Oaks Nursery. This plant is not available for online ordering or shipping.

1.16 qt ~ ships October 1 - March 1 60 available

A bold native from SW Oregon and NW California for wet to moist soils. The rounded leaves with lobed edges range from 10 to 20 inches and upward-cupping to catch a pretty pool of rainwater. Each leaf is supported by its own thick maroon stem rising from significant rhizomes. Large, ornamental pink and white umbels bloom in mid-spring, and leaves blush beautifully in late summer. In fall through early winter, the leaves take on a captivating glow reminiscent of smoldering embers before going dormant. Blackish edges highlight the vibrant red and orange hues of autumn foliage, creating a striking and enchanting display. Do keep it moist in summer - it can be grown in full sun with sufficient water. Native to Oregon and California and deer-resistant.

Ships when dormant.

Mature size: 4 feet tall & wide

Minimum temperature: -10º F

We have two main groups of Darmera peltata in the garden here. One in full sun directly on the edge of our main water feature, and the other in full shade and about 6 ft away from another water feature. In full sun, the foliage is held tightly and upright. The largest leaves are about 12-18 inches in diameter, but many more are between 8-10 inches. In full shade, the plant is a little "looser"; you can see the stems holding up the significantly larger round leaves. In full shade, the largest leaves can easily get to 24 inches in diameter, with the majority closer to 12-18 in as the average.

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Carefully packed for each plant

Once your order is ready, we bring the plants from our greenhouses into a holding area. Each plant is wrapped by hand and, when needed, staked to protect tender stems. Because our inventory is so diverse, we adjust the packing method for each plant based on its size, type, and stage of growth.

We reuse clean paper and plastic packing materials whenever practical. It is easier on the planet and helps keep shipping costs down for you, too.

Choose your Monday ship date

At checkout, choose from the available Monday ship dates. We ship with UPS from Monmouth, Oregon, and you will receive an email with tracking information when your shipment is prepared or enters the UPS system.

Arrival times vary by destination and weather, so we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time.

Packed by hand, plant by plant

See how we prepare mail-order plants for a safe journey from our nursery to your garden.