Syneilesis x hybrida | Shredded Umbrella Plant
DESCRIPTION
Syneilesis × hybrida is a unique perennial known for its deeply lobed, umbrella-like foliage that unfurls in early spring. The leaves emerge covered in a soft, silvery fuzz, giving them a ghostly, ethereal appearance that adds texture and interest to shade gardens. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green, creating a lush and elegant ground cover.
Originating from hybridization between species native to East Asia, Syneilesis × hybrida is valued for its unusual form and adaptability to woodland settings. In midsummer, it produces small clusters of pale pink to white flowers atop slender stems, adding a subtle, airy effect above the foliage. Though the blooms are understated, the plant’s distinctive foliage makes it a favorite among collectors and garden enthusiasts looking to add a touch of the exotic to shaded areas.
DESCRIPTION
Syneilesis × hybrida is a unique perennial known for its deeply lobed, umbrella-like foliage that unfurls in early spring. The leaves emerge covered in a soft, silvery fuzz, giving them a ghostly, ethereal appearance that adds texture and interest to shade gardens. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green, creating a lush and elegant ground cover.
Originating from hybridization between species native to East Asia, Syneilesis × hybrida is valued for its unusual form and adaptability to woodland settings. In midsummer, it produces small clusters of pale pink to white flowers atop slender stems, adding a subtle, airy effect above the foliage. Though the blooms are understated, the plant’s distinctive foliage makes it a favorite among collectors and garden enthusiasts looking to add a touch of the exotic to shaded areas.
DESCRIPTION
Syneilesis × hybrida is a unique perennial known for its deeply lobed, umbrella-like foliage that unfurls in early spring. The leaves emerge covered in a soft, silvery fuzz, giving them a ghostly, ethereal appearance that adds texture and interest to shade gardens. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green, creating a lush and elegant ground cover.
Originating from hybridization between species native to East Asia, Syneilesis × hybrida is valued for its unusual form and adaptability to woodland settings. In midsummer, it produces small clusters of pale pink to white flowers atop slender stems, adding a subtle, airy effect above the foliage. Though the blooms are understated, the plant’s distinctive foliage makes it a favorite among collectors and garden enthusiasts looking to add a touch of the exotic to shaded areas.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 18-24 inches tall
Width: 12-18 inches wide
Foliage color: Silvery green, finely lobed and fuzzy, resembling umbrella-like leaves
Flower color: Pale pink to white
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning and cleaning up of spent foliage
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, particularly beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
