| General Description | An herbaceous perennial with very large, rounded, lobed leaves attached to the stalk near the middle, and dense panicles of small cream flowers on erect stalks above the foliage in early summer. |
| Landscape | Effective on pond or stream banks or landscape areas with consistently moist soils. May also be effective in woodland gardens and other moist but shaded areas. |
| Cultivation | Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils in part shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. Site in areas protected from strong winds. If regularly watered, foliage may remain attractive throughout the growing season, although large leaves are subject to damage from harsh weather and sun/hot temperatures. A summer compost mulch helps retain soil moisture. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs. Foliage decline (leaves brown up) may occur in hot summers and/or periods of drought if soils are not kept moist or if plants are grown in too much sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. |
| Leaf Description | Broadly lobed, shield-shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | Small, numerous white flowers that grow on stems lower than the topmost leaves. |
