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Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba' plant details

Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A seldom encountered selection we got from Plant Man Jerry John Flintoff. Bold clumps of big light green foliage and cheerful geysers of white plumes in late spring and early summer which shoot up to 40". This gives the garden needed bulk. Sue thinks bulky things are sexy and she's right!

Gardening facts about Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Rodgersia pinnata 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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