Family: Saxifragaceae

Scientific Name: Rodgersia aesculifolia

Common Name: Fingerleaf Rodgersia

DescriptionLarge plants for the shaded moist areas of the garden.
Pronunciation(rod-JERZ-ee-ah)(ees-skew-li-FO-lee-ah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone(5)6
Sunlightpartial shade, full sun if there is enough moisture
Moistureaverage, prefers moist
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Growing Mediaaverage
Flowerslong panicle, white to pink, apetalous
Leavespalmately compound, green, coarsely serrated
Stemsthick black rhizomes
Maintenanceover 3-4 by 3-4 feet
Propagationtiny seeds, division
Native SiteChina, Japan
Cultivar OriginNamed after Admiral John Rodgers who was in charge of the expedition during which Rodgresia podophylla was discovered.
Notes & Reference#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)
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