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Rodgersia podophylla
Also Known As
- Rodgersia japonica
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Rodgersia podophylla plant details
Rodgersia podophylla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - marginal water. Does well in rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia podophylla
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, showy, textural
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia podophylla
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - marginal
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Perhaps the best species for flowers, with 4-6'! stalks of attractively nodding yellow-white flowers in late summer, the 1-2' diameter leaves (palmate and bronzy when young) are certainly not to be sneezed at, either! PSh/M-W
By: Forestfarm
Blooms: spring-summer, plumes of white or red. Large palmate leaves with 5 lobbes. Red fall color. Zone 6-9. 32"-48", Japan, Korea, part sun, moist, humus rich
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Gardening facts about Rodgersia podophylla plant
How to Grow Rodgersia podophylla
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - marginal
Soil Needs
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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