Scientific Name
Rodgersia spp.
Common Name
Rodgersia

Characteristics

Season
late spring to early summer
Height
36-48 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Flower Color
pink, creamy white, yellow
Soil
permanently moist soil
Exposure
partial shade to full sun
Propagation
division
North Carolina Regions
Mountains
Comments
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
Origin
China

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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