Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Diphylleia cymosa
Family: (Berberidaceae)
(P) to 3′. Umbrella Leaf. A large-leaved native plant of the Appalachians growing along mountain streams. Deeply lobed, acute, medium green leaves (one foot wide) show off six-petalled single white flowers with yellow anthers in May and June. Striking and persistent blue fruit on red stems follows. A great choice for the woodland. Partial shade/shade. 3 & 7