Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularia 'The Rocket' Narrow Spiked Ligularia

Common Name: Narrow Spiked Ligularia

Add some excitement to your garden! Huge 18 to 24 inch long bottlebrush spikes of yellow flowers are produced in abundance in late summer. The awesome blooms aren't the only reason to grow 'The Rocket', however. Light green, triangular leaves with coarse teeth around the entire margins are supported by purplish-black stems and can be up to 1 foot long.

Planted en masse, this plant is a garden designer's dream!

Height:

4.0-5.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Ligularias are at their best when grown in cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.

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