Syneilesis Species, Palmate Umbrella Plant, Shredded Umbrella Plant

Syneilesispalmata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syneilesis (sin-eel-ES-is)
Species
palmata (pahl-MAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Portland, Oregon

Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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(Zone 7a) | July 2009 | positive

I grew them from seeds over 5 years ago. It has multiplied and fairly large plants this year (6th year). This year the plant stands about...Read More

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