Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with black and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621
USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Now you can enjoy these tall, bright, taking-off-like-rocket! racemes of yellow late summer flowers in a more manageable 3-4' (rather than 6') size along with handsome foliage on nearly black stems. PSh/M (not dry) PP14621
Large leaves with jagged margins form a basal clump out of which tall black stems rise to form golden rockets of small, bright daisy flowers in early summer to fall. 3 - 4' T & W
Minimum temperature: -30?F
Little Rocket' is the "mini-me" to 'The Rocket'. The leaves of 'Little Rocket' top off at 25 inches and the dramatic yellow flower spikes at 40 inches max! Patio gardeners take notice: this a good plant for pots. Sun or shade but with good moisture. Attracts butterflies. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.