rodgersia ‘Superba’
The exotic-looking foliage of the rodgersia gives gardens a pre-historic feeling with its large green leaves while also adding incredible architecture with its height.
Rodgersia pinnata ‘Superba’ (rodgersia ‘Superba) emerges in spring with beautiful bronze-colored leaves that mature to a rich green by summer. The foot and a half wide palm-like divided leaves provide excellent contrast with its thinner-leaved neighbors in the dark plate. This clump-forming perennial sends up red stems with panicles of bright pink flowers similar to a large astilbe in early to mid-summer. The airy flower heads remain standing as an interesting architectural statement long after the flowers fade.
Botanical Name | Rodgersia pinnata ‘Superba’ |
Common Name | rodgersia ‘Superba’ |
Family | Saxifragaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
Height and Spread | 3-4ft x 3-3.5ft (90-120cm x 90-105cm) |
Flower Color | Pink, White |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Unique Leaf Texture. Native Range: China |
Location in Lurie Garden | East Dark Plate, Southeast Dark Plate |
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