DARMERA peltata (Peltiphyllum peltatum). Indian rhubarb. Northern California, Oregon. A large, bold perennial found along streamsides in the mountains of northern California. It has compact, branched rhizomes from which issue huge (8-15") umbrella-like leaves on long, sturdy stalks. They are bright green during the growing season, adopting yellow, orange and bronze shades before dying down in late fall. Preceding the leaves in spring are large clusters of 1/2" pink blossoms on bare stems, much like those of the related Bergenia. A striking plant for poolsides, shade gardens and even containers. Sun or part shade, reasonably well drained, non-alkaline soil, constant moisture. Hardy to 0^oF or less.