Melinda Myers

Rocket Ligularia

Botanical Name

Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Min Zone

5

Max Zone

8

Height

3 to 4 feet

Width

2 to 4 feet

Flowers

Early to mid summer: yellow spikes

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist to wet, organic

Planting & Care

• Flower spikes will bend towards the light, however the foliage wilts in full sun
• Best sited in part (afternoon) shade or dappled shade
• Do not allow the soil to dry out
• Protect from damaging winds
• Divide in spring

Problems

None serious