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Rodgersia sambucifolia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Rodgersia sambucifolia plant details

Rodgersia sambucifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia sambucifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia sambucifolia

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More compact than any other Rodgersia but with similarly elegant leaves of 3-5 paired leaflets and a 3' flat-topped stalk of white flowers. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Elder like leaves and white flowers in plumes like a large Astilbe, this is a seldom seen species it looks great with other vigorous shade lovers. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A winter dormant, clumping perennial for a moist shaded position. Large palmate, ribbed leaves are borne on long, fleshy stalks, followed in summer by panicles of starry white flowers. A great foliage plant for the bog garden providing its not too wet.