Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularia


Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' - Ligularia from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Huge, 18 to 24" long yellow bottlebrush spikes
  • Large, toothed leaves with purplish stems
  • Big and bold presence in the garden
  • Use in moist gardens or waterside
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.


Height: 5-6 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Fast Growing
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Purple
  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water