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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

1gal
$23.63
  • 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
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.