Little Rocket Leopard Plant
Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket' PP #14,621
SKU
09236
A fairly compact selection well-suited to smaller gardens, with large, jagged-edged green leaves. Long, purple-black spikes encrusted with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers are displayed well above the foliage. A great choice for specimen plantings or large tub or container use in the patio or pool area. An herbaceous perennial.
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Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lig-yoo-LAR-ee-uh sten-oh-SEF-ah-luh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
Thrives in deep, fertile, damp soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; prefers constantly moist conditions. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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