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Ligularia stenocephala The Rocket

Leopard Plant

  • »  Tall, bottle-brush spikes of bright yellow
  • »  Flowers from July to August
  • »  Large arrowhead-shaped, serrated leaves and blackish stems
  • »  Make a bold statement in a shaded garden or by water
  • »  A great tall addition to the shade garden
  • »  Tolerates sun if it stays moist

Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Humming-birds
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fast Growing
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
• Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
• Purple
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularias are at their best when grown in, cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.