Umbrella Plant (Darmera peltata)

Family: Saxifragaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Darmera peltata nana is a dwarf version of Indian rhubarb growing in USDA hardiness zones 5-7 and 12-28" (0.3m) high. Growth is slow to medium. Bloom Color: Pink, White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leafstalk - peeled and eaten raw, cooked like asparagus or added to soups and stews. — Leafstalk - peeled and eaten raw, cooked like asparagus or added to soups and stews.

Habitat & North American Range

By the banks of mountain streams below 1800 metres. By or in cold mountain streams. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)