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Re: [SG] A Plant Search

How about Astilboides tabularis or Darmera peltata (or Peltiphyllum
peltatum - depending on which authority you accept).  They are both
in Saxifragaceae and have  green, peltate leaves.  Darmera has
leaves 30-60 cm across on stems ranging from 30-100 cm tall.
Astilboides leaves are up to 90 cm across on somewhat shorter stems.
Both are quite hardy in my zone 6b garden.

http://www.dur.ac.uk/~deb0www/dubg/peltplf.html

has small pictures of the leaves and flowers.

I have these in my main shade garden (c. 1700 sq ft) along with a
variety of ferns and several species of Rodgersia, Hosta.  They are
in a transition area from part to full shade and seem to be reasonably
happy.  They are both sited in a relatively low portion of the bed
since I was told they preferred  even and constant moisture.

Have fun searching,

John
jford@runet.edu
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