Also known as Umbrella Plant · 48 gardener saves
Darmera: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Darmera, the genus most gardeners know as umbrella plant. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Darmera varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Darmera questions
How many types of Darmera are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Darmera varieties. The most popular — ranked by 48 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Darmera grow in?
Across its varieties, Darmera covers USDA Zones 5–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Darmera bloom?
Most Darmera varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Darmera should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Darmera shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Darmera in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
