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Rodgersia 'Herkules'

Also Known As

  • Rodgersia pinnata 'Hercules'
  • Hercules Rodger's Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 48"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Rodgersia 'Herkules' plant details

Rodgersia 'Herkules' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia 'Herkules'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 48 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia 'Herkules'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall rose plumes on red stems age to pink in June and July. They rise up over fantastic springtime bronze foliage with deeply impressed veining. These large, exotic-looking compound leaves (reminiscent of chestnut leaves) mature to shiny green. 48"T x 36" W. Minimum temperature: -30 °F

Gardening facts about Rodgersia 'Herkules' plant

How to Grow Rodgersia 'Herkules'

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-6'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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