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Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' - 2 Gallon Pot
$19.95
Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' is a tall architectural perennial valued for its spectacular spires of yellow flowers and bold serrated foliage. A great choice for bringing vertical interest and vibrant contrast to woodland gardens and damp borders.
Height & Spread: 48 - 72 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well drained soils
Watering Needs: High; requires consistent moisture especially during summer heat
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. Ligularia stenocephala is native to parts of East Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental in temperate shade gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Red Admirals with its tall nectar rich flower spikes.
Bees
- Pollinated by bumblebees and other native bees actively collecting nectar from its upright blooms.
Beneficial Insects
- Offers food sources for hoverflies and parasitic wasps, which aid in controlling aphids and other pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow for mature growth and airflow, especially in shaded, moist borders.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited to woodland edges, streambanks, rain gardens, or shaded perennial beds needing vertical interest and bold texture.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Frances Williams' (Variegated Hosta) - Broad variegated foliage complements the vertical form and thrives in similar shade conditions.
- Astilbe arendsii (Garden Astilbe) - Provides plume like blooms and fine texture that contrast with Ligularia’s bold leaves.
- Rodgersia pinnata (Rodgersia) - Shares moisture and shade needs while echoing dramatic foliage and flower structure.
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) - Feathery fronds offer a graceful balance to the coarse, upright growth of Ligularia.
- Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge) - Adds architectural leaf texture and thrives in the same moist, shady spots.