Fingerleaf Rodgersia

Rodgersia Aesculifolia

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Overview

The Fingerleaf Rodgersia, Rodgersia aesculifolia, is a striking herbaceous perennial with bold, horse chestnut-like, compound leaves that span up to 3 feet across. It's valued for its textured foliage and frothy white to pink flower plumes in summer. Thriving in USDA zones 5-7, it reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 2-4 feet. Preferring partial shade and moist soil, it's perfect for woodland gardens and waterside plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — is a striking herbaceous perennial with bold

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — It's valued for its textured foliage and frothy white to pink flower plumes in summer

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — compound leaves that span up to 3 feet across

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — is a striking herbaceous perennial with bold

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — Preferring partial shade and moist soil, it's perfect for woodland gardens and waterside plantings

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — commonly known as Fingerleaf Rodgersia

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — With its origins in East Asia

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-7, it reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 2-4 feet

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — It's valued for its textured foliage and frothy white to pink flower plumes in summer

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — compound leaves that span up to 3 feet across

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — is a striking herbaceous perennial with bold

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — Preferring partial shade and moist soil, it's perfect for woodland gardens and waterside plantings

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — commonly known as Fingerleaf Rodgersia

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — With its origins in East Asia

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — is a striking perennial that adds a bold and exotic texture to shaded garden areas

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — this plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — making it a robust selection for many temperate landscapes.<br><br>The Fingerleaf Rodgersia boasts impressive

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — and they emanate from the base of the plant in an eye-catching rosette formation

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — palmately compound leaves that resemble those of the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — Each leaf can span an impressive 12 to 18 inches across

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — During the spring and summer months

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — providing a dynamic color shift in the garden.<br><br>In early summer

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — these deep green leaves can develop bronze tints

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — Fingerleaf Rodgersia produces erect

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — frothy flower plumes that stand above the foliage

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — reaching heights of up to 3 feet

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — yet captivating display.<br><br>For optimal growth

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — creamy-pink or white flowers

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — well-draining soil rich in organic matter

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — this plant prefers a moist

Fingerleaf Rodgersia (Rodgersia Aesculifolia) — and it should be situated in a location with partial to full shade

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