Also known as Shredded Umbrella Plant · 63 gardener saves
Syneilesis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Syneilesis, the genus most gardeners know as shredded umbrella plant. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Syneilesis varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Syneilesis questions
How many types of Syneilesis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Syneilesis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 63 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Syneilesis grow in?
Across its varieties, Syneilesis covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Syneilesis bloom?
Most Syneilesis varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Syneilesis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Syneilesis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Syneilesis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
