{"product_id":"ligularia-stenocephala-the-rocket","title":"Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 - 72 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, rich, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; requires consistent moisture especially during summer heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. Ligularia stenocephala is native to parts of East Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental in temperate shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Red Admirals with its tall nectar rich flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinated by bumblebees and other native bees actively collecting nectar from its upright blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers food sources for hoverflies and parasitic wasps, which aid in controlling aphids and other pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow for mature growth and airflow, especially in shaded, moist borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to woodland edges, streambanks, rain gardens, or shaded perennial beds needing vertical interest and bold texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Frances Williams' (Variegated Hosta)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad variegated foliage complements the vertical form and thrives in similar shade conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe arendsii (Garden Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides plume like blooms and fine texture that contrast with Ligularia’s bold leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRodgersia pinnata (Rodgersia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares moisture and shade needs while echoing dramatic foliage and flower structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Feathery fronds offer a graceful balance to the coarse, upright growth of Ligularia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds architectural leaf texture and thrives in the same moist, shady spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948314681505,"sku":"LIGULARIA STENOCEPHALA THE ROCKET","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hhyh7767y7y6y7y6.jpg?v=1675094205","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ligularia-stenocephala-the-rocket","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}