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    Syneilesis palmata

    Also Known As

    • Palmate Umbrella Plant
    • Shredded Umbrella Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 15"-24"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Syneilesis palmata plant details

    Syneilesis palmata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Syneilesis palmata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syneilesis palmata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Syneilesis palmata is a rarer species of umbrella plant than the related S. aconitifolia. It has broader, lighter green foliage that is less textural but more lush and subtropical in appearance. It forms nice mounds of foliage topped with non-ornamental whitish flowers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Hairy spears push skyward in spring opening slowly like perfect 'umbrellas' …A colony of mini palms…dynamic little sculptures for moist, semi shaded gardens. About 15" tall & politely stoloniferous; 3' summer flowering stems of mauvey, starry flowers – Surreal species that inspires plant lust!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The small, spoon-shaped leaves emerge bright yellow, while the older leaves fade to chartreuse green. The clumps are topped with spikes of light lavender flowers in early summer.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Blooms: summer-fall, unusual, white/ stunning textured, palmate foliage Zone 5-9. 24", China, Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Palmate leaves with jagged edges are an enticing combination with hosta and other woodland dwellers. Clumping perennial to 2 ft. tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Syneilesis palmata plant

    How to Grow Syneilesis palmata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Syneilesis aconitifolia

    aka Senecio aconitifolius, Shredded Umbrella Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Syneilesis aconitifolia flower, foliage, landscape by Danger Garden
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    Syneilesis x hybrida

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Syneilesis x hybrida foliage by plant lust
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