Striking yellow to orange flowers bloom in summer. Clump-forming perennial, depending on variety, foliage is green, purple or dark chocolate brown. Great mass planted, along streams and water features, woodland gardens and moist borders.
Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
Ligularia
Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' - Ligularia from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Tall spikes of bright yellow flowers
- Large, green, arrowhead shaped, serrated leaves
- Profuse bloomer
- Bold specimen for moist location
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Garden
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best grown in part to full shade and moist locations with lots of organic matter. To avoid wilting should protect from hot sun. Works well on waters edge where there is consistent moisture and good drainage.
Height: 48-60 in
Spread: 24-48 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Ligularia
Common Name: Ligularia
Striking yellow to orange flowers bloom in summer. Clump-forming perennial, depending on variety, foliage is green, purple or dark chocolate brown. Great mass planted, along streams and water features, woodland gardens and moist borders.