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Umbrella Leaf, Skeleton Flower

Diphylleiagrayi

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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Diphylleia (dy-fil-LEE-uh)
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Species
grayi (GRAY-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Summertimespark
Saint Louis, MO | April 2015 | neutral

This plant is sometimes referred to as the "Skeleton Plant" as it's blooms become transparent when raining.

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