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Rodgersia podophylla (Rodgersia)

Rodgersia podophylla Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Rodgersia podophylla rod-JER-zee-ah poe-doe-FIL-lah Common Name: Rodgersia Synonyms: R. japonica Genus: Rodgersia
This species creates tropical drama with its large, toothed leaves and ivory-green, footlong flowers. It exhibits reddish-bronze color in autumn. 
 Noteworthy characteristics: The stature of Rodgersias adds drama and definition to gardens in full sun and partial shade. The leaves are strongly textured and may be tinged bronze; they pair well with finely-textured plants. They are at home by water, in a woodland, or in other moist garden sites. 
 Care: Grow in humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade to full sun.
 Propagation: Divide in early spring. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
 Problems: Slugs.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium to Wet
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Green Flower; White Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style , Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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