Elder-Leaved Rodgersia

Rodgersia sambucifolia Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

China

Location

Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Weinstock-Bluemel, Hortico Inc.

Description

Having pinnate leaves this is nearest to R. pinnata, but is a neater plant with elegant flower sparays inwhite. The leaves are distinctly pinnate, with several inches of stalk between each pair of narrow leaflets. Plants 3' tall, 2' wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture