Description
Shieldleaf Rodgersia is a bold, shade-loving perennial prized for its enormous, dinner plate-sized leaves and refined flower spikes. The deeply lobed foliage brings a dramatic, coarse texture to the garden and remains rich emerald green throughout the growing season. In early to mid-summer, subtle astilbe-like plumes of creamy white flowers rise above the dense greenery, making this plant a showstopper in moist woodland areas.
Ideal for Massachusetts gardeners seeking bold groundcover for shady, damp conditions, Shieldleaf Rodgersia works beautifully in naturalized or woodland-themed gardens. It's low maintenance—just clean up old growth in spring—and generally deer resistant. Shieldleaf Rodgersia pairs well with ferns and hostas, offering contrast and interest to any shaded planting scheme.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rodgersia tabularis
Color: white
Light: part sun – full shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: moist, rich
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright, towering
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (4'), width (24″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: slow
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