Diphylleia cymosa

Also Known As

Podophyllum cymosum
American Umbrellaleaf
Umbrella Leaf

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Diphylleia cymosa plant details

Diphylleia cymosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diphylleia cymosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diphylleia cymosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bold, distinct, wide umbrella leaves on 2’stems form beautiful clumps in the woodland on this Podophyllum relative; dainty white translucent upright flowers spring summer develop into clusters of sapphire blue berries perched atop neon red stems late summer to fall. 2-3’high and wide; slowly expanding clump in moderately moist soils, part to full shade. A Secret Garden Rave!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Stand back and give this fellow some room, especially if your soil is moist and rich. Impressive, large scalloped leaves on 18-24" stems. Small white flowers in early Spring followed by dark berries. Foliage holds up well all season long. Prefers cool, really moist shade, but will do well in the average shade garden.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

This choice southern Appalachian native has huge, toothed, palmate umbrella leaves and white floral cymes that make a profuse and long-lasting late summer display of blue fruit on licorice-red pedicels - rewardingly conspicuous. 3' tall x 3' wide. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

An unusual May Apple relative Umbrella Leaf, it sends up a pair of huge peltate leaves, with a cluster of showy white flowers on a 3' stem, if you like bold foliage effects this one is a must, its a favorite of Fred Case who has an amazingly huge clump in his garden. Those of you with a phytogeographic scheme can try combining it with Dysosma veitchii. Or it's Asian counterpart Diphyllea grayi.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Blooms: spring-summer, white, large peltate foliage, blue fruit Zone 5-9. 24", EA US, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

A very choice plant from the Appalachian Mts and closely allied to Podophyllum as they are both herbaceous members of the Berberidaceae. Broad leaves to a foot or more across with small white flowers which are easy to miss but screaming blue berries holler "Look at me!". Shade.