Rodgersia podophylla (Rodgersia)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusRodgersia
Speciespodophylla
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 15
Height0.9 - 1.5m
Spread0.9 - 1.2m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PestsSlugs and snails may feed on foliage.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves emerge bronze-green in spring, become green in summer and turn to bronze-red in the autumn.
Flower DescriptionSmall, white or greenish-white flowers that are funnel-shaped and bloom in branched clusters.

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