Astilboides refers to the fact that its flowers are like that of an astilbe, albeit not quite as showy. Tabularis means ‘table-like’, referencing its 2 to 3-foot diameter leaves which are carried on 2 to 3-foot petioles, providing great interest and architectural appeal to the landscape. This Dr. Seussian shade loving plant is great for naturalizing and works well as a mixed border plant or perennial backdrop.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Slow Spreading
Max Height:
4'
Texture:
Coarse Texture
Recommended Spacing:
2' to 3'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Moderate Area
Butterflies
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Features
2 to 3-foot diameter leaves which are carried on 2 to 3-foot petioles, providing great interest and architectural appeal to the landscape.
Landscape Value
Great for naturalizing and works well as a mixed border plant or perennial backdrop.
Care
Watering:
Shieldleaf Rodgersia is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Shieldleaf Rodgersia needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
Shieldleaf Rodgersia should be pruned while dormant during late fall or winter.
