Rodgersia

Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing' Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm

Description

Plants displaying bold palm-like compound leaves that emerge rich chocolate-brown in spring. The foliage subtly changes from green, bronze and red before returning to chocolate in fall. Tall branched flower stems bear numerous small rosy-pink flowers in early summer. Rich, moisture retentive soil and partial shade.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics