Zone: 5-8
Height: 20-120cm [8"-4ft]
Spread: 30-60cm [1-2ft]
Bloom: Summer-Fall, vertical clusters of small ivory bullets atop tall, wiry stems
Foliage: Medium green; deeply divided, dramatic & unique
Light: Full shade to part shade
Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant where established
Soil: Forest type; moderately fertile loam
Garden Location: Woodland; lovely mixed with ferns & hostas
Syneilesis aconitifolia (Shredded umbrella plant)
The dramatic foliage of Shredded umbrella plant is a great addition to the shade garden. This plant emerges as closed, fluffy white umbrellas reminiscent of mushrooms. As the foliage opens it loses the fuzz and developes its form and texture, which holds for the summer and fall. It has few or no pests to damage the effect.