Rodgersia Rodgersia
- Phonetic Spelling
- rod-JER-see-ah
- Description
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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
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
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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
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- 5-parted leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
