The Rocket Ligularia

Ligularia 'The Rocket'

$22.00$34.00 + GST

Often called Elephant Ears this selection has large, jagged edged dark green foliage. Long spikes of bright yellow daisy flowers rise above on purple-black stems. Great for waterside applications or bog gardens.

TYPE Perennial SUN Part Shade to Full Shade
HEIGHT 2 ft SOIL Moist Well Drained
SPREAD 2.8 ft FLOWER Summer, Yellow
ZONE 3 FRUIT No Fruit
TYPE Perennial SUN Part Shade to Full Shade
HEIGHT 6.5 ft SOIL Moist Well Drained
SPREAD 3.8 ft FLOWER Summer, Yellow
ZONE 3 FRUIT No fruit
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Latin Name: Ligularia 'The Rocket'
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Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Foliage:

Large, rounded dark green, jagged-edged leaves

Deer/Rabbit:

Deer resistant

Applications:

Used as a border, waterside, or accent plant

Other:

AKA. Elephant Ears

Pests:

Slugs can be troublesome

Cut/Dried Flower:

Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower

Containers:

Great for planting in containers

Ornamental Features:

Blooms in summer

Sun:

Plant in a part shade to full shade location

Drainage:

Requires moist, well-drained conditions

Soil Acidity:

Does well in clay soils

Maintenance:

Low maintenance

Clump Division:

Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring

Edible/Medicinal Uses:

May have herbal edible/medicinal uses but not widely known

Disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility

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Pot Size

#1 Pot, #2 Pot