Syneilesis x hybrida | Shredded Umbrella Plant

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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.

 

  • 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 bees

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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