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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Ligularia 'Little Rocket'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This container-friendly, shorter selection is a cross between 'The Rocket' x 'Lanternchen'. It was selected for its relatively compact habit and free-flowering ability. Large, rich green, serrated, heart-shaped leaves form an upright, basally branched mound. Beginning in midsummer, a profusion of bright yellow flower spikes rocket above the foliage, creating quite a spectacle. It is stunning when planted en masse!

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Ligularias are at their best when grown in cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.

    Flower Color

    Bright yellow

    Foliage Color

    Rich green

    Plant Spread

    2 ft.

    Good Companions

    Astilbe-Tall Japanese (Astilbe ), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia gerardii), Grass-Ornamental (Acorus gramineus), Hosta (Hosta ), Lily-turf (Liriope muscari), Toad Lily-Formosa (Tricyrtis formosana), Turtlehead-Pink (Chelone lyonii)

    Plant Height

    3-4 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Mass plant

    Bloom Time

    Mid summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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