Rodgersia pinnata

Also Known As

Rodgersia elegans 'Pinnata'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rodgersia pinnata plant details

Rodgersia pinnata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia pinnata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, bog garden, container plant, textural, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia pinnata

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bold, handsome foliage tinted with bronze creates dramatic effects near water with astilbes, ferns, and hostas. PSh/M-W (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

Dramatic symmetrical clumps to 2-3’ tall and wide of highly textured, architectural, bold leaves with light-spring bronzing are queens of the woodland! Astilbe-like flowers of light pink to white fluff out well above the foliage in midsummer on reddish stems. Found along streams in their native woodlands in SW China, these regal plants enjoy rich acidic soil that is consistently moist, bright shade or AM sun and protection from fierce winds.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Miniature. Narrow, elongated, white rimmed green leaves form little mounds to 4" high. 8" flower scapes in early summer. Great for containers and fairy gardens. Plants maintain their good looks over a long season.

By: Noname Nursery

The parent of many of the garden hybrids and a fine plant in its own right, a Chinese species usually with pink flowers. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Only one of these available this year, the first time I have ever been able to divide it.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Bold foliaged plant which is indispensable for the shade garden. This will take more sun if given plenty of moisture but really excels in light shade to part sun. New growth is lightly bronzed turning green and tall to 3' flower stems are plumed in small pink or white Astilbe-like flowers.