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Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularia


Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

  • Bright yellow flower spikes in midsummer
  • Large, rich green, serrated leaves
  • Profuse bloomer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in part shade, moist locations.  To avoid wilting should protect from hot sun.  Work on waters edge where consistent mositure and good drainage.


Height: 48-60 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Focal Point
  • Container

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Purple
  • Bronze

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands
  • Moist, Well-Drained