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Rodgersia pinnata

Featherleaf Rodgersia

A rhizomatous perennial with deep green, heavily veined, basal foliage. Tall stems hold creamy-white or red panicles followed by dark red or brown fruit.

  • »  Clump forming, rhizomatous perennial
  • »  Thick, glossy, heavily veined, basal foliage
  • »  Deep green, aesculus-like leaves made up of 6-9 leaflets
  • »  Tall stems produce creamy-white or red, pyramidal panicles
  • »  Flowers are followed by dark red or brown, capsular fruit
  • »  Bronze-tinted foliage in autumn
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 75 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:70-75 cm
  • Spread:70-75 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red, White
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rodgersia pinnata

Grows best in a moist to wet soil, in full sun or partial shade. They will not withstand drought, but will tolerate drier conditions in full shade. Grow in bog gardens or a moist, woodland border.