Rhizomatous perennial native to SW oregon and Northern California where it grows it shady wet areas. Showy pink flowers emerge before the large umbrella like (peltate) leaves. Needs consistent moisture. Best performance with some shade. Tolerates wet soils and heavy shade.
Hardy to zone 5
Photo credit: Ken Freeze, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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