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Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621

Also Known As

  • Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket'
  • Little Rocket Leopard Plant

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621 plant details

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

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous black and green
Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

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.

Gardening facts about Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621 plant

How to Grow Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14,621

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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