Syneilesis aconitifolia (Shredded Umbrella Plant)

Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8 15" tall Origin: Japan, Korea

Web-Only! (aka: Senecio aconitifolius) Don't bother to look this one up...it's that new to cultivation. I flipped several years ago when I first saw this plant at the US National Arboretum. This woodland Asteraceae (ligularia relative), native to dry hillsides, has become one of the most coveted plants in our garden. In early spring, the white wooly leaves push through the ground like mayapples...or more appropriately, like shredded umbrellas after a hurricane. The exquisite foliage flattens out atop 15" stems by midspring. Expect a decent-sized colony as the rhizomes slowly spread (2' wide in 5-7 years). Flowers...forget the insignificant flowers...and enjoy the luscious foliage! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)