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!
Height
24-36 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
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
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
