Indian-rhubarb
Darmera peltata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Indian-rhubarb (Darmera peltata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Umbrella plant is a bold perennial forb with large, rounded, umbrella-like leaves that emerge after clusters of pink flowers appear on bare stalks in spring. It grows along streambanks and in consistently moist soil.
Wildlife value
The early spring flowers attract bees and flies, and the large leaves provide shade and cover along stream edges for amphibians and other wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Indian-rhubarb need?
- Indian-rhubarb grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Indian-rhubarb bloom?
- Indian-rhubarb blooms in April and May.
- Where is Indian-rhubarb native?
- Indian-rhubarb (Darmera peltata) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Indian-rhubarb attract?
- Indian-rhubarb draws bees and flies.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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