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Rodgersia

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Phonetic Spelling
rod-JER-see-ah
Description

Rodgersia is a bold, striking perennial plant with 5-parted leaves and upright panicles of tiny soft pink flowers, resembling Astilbe. It grows well at the waters edge, and requires constant moisture else the leaves turn brown along the edges. After flowering the distinctive foliage, which resembles that of Horsechestnut is ornamental.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rodgersia
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    China
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    NC Region:
    Mountains
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Pink
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    5-parted leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No