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Parasol Whitetop (Doellingeria umbellata)

Parasol Whitetop (Doellingeria umbellata) is a clump-forming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, featuring flat-topped clusters of white daisy-like flowers in late summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water deeply when top inch is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.8 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Aster umbellatus Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusDoellingeria
  • speciesDoellingeria umbellata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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