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Astilboides tabularis

Shieldleaf Rodgersia

A clump-forming perennial with sharply lobed, soft, hairy, light green leaves. It bears plume-like panicles of numerous, tiny flowers resembling astilbe.

  • »  AKA Rodgersia tabularis
  • »  Panicles of creamy-white flowers resemble astilbe
  • »  Specimen-sized leaves, up to 90 cm across
  • »  Umbrella-like leaves are soft, hairy and sharply lobed
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

1gal
$29.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:75-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Astilboides tabularis

Grow in a moist soil, in a cool, wind-sheltered site. Consistent moisture is a must for astilboides. Prolonged dry periods will result in browning foliage.  An architectural perennial, suitable for a woodland garden or beside ponds and streams.