Chestnut-Leaved Rodgersia

Rodgersia aesculifolia Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

China

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Wayside Gardens,

Description

Broad, crinkled, bronze-tinted leaves on hairy stalks, with the lobes extending down to the stalk. The flowers unfurl in crozier fashion in clusters in a wide pyramid, and vary from creamy white to creamy pink. Very decorative and extremely beautiful. Plants 4' tall, 2` wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture, foliage characteristics