Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket' PP14,621
Leopard Plant
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Dwarf Ligularia with long stemmed, grayed-green leaves. Yellow-orange rocket blooms soar in the summer!
Interesting Notes
A Future Plants Introduction from Marco Fransen. Genus name is Latin, meaning little tongue- referring to the strap-like shape of the florets.
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Keep plenty moist to prevent midday wilting. May even want to plant in a large garbage bag with plenty of drainage, to ensure more moisture.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Variegated Hakone
(Hakonechloa macra),
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss
(Brunnera macrophylla),
Turtlehead
(Chelone lyonii),
Mini Hosta
(Hosta ),
Lungwort
(Pulmonaria ),
Cinnamon Fern
(Osmunda cinnamomea),
Bugleweed
(Ajuga reptans),
Primrose
(Primula vulgaris),
Violet
(Viola )
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)