Diphylleia grayi
Diphylleia grayi has big, fuzzy, umbrella-like leaves and pretty white flowers followed by blue fruit. Great in the shade.
Description:
Diphylleia grayi is a Japanese woodland perennial with big umbrella-like leaves that is related to Podophyllum, the mayapples. It has pretty white flowers that bloom above the leaves followed by blue fruit. Best in cool, rich, moist humusy soil, medium to heavy shade. Rare.
Common Name: Asian Umbrella Leaf
Family: Berberidaceae (The Barberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods in high mountains.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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