How to identify Rodgersia (Rodgersia)

How to identify Rodgersia (Rodgersia)

Rodgersia is a robust perennial identified by its distinctive 5-parted leaves which bear a resemblance to the foliage of a Horsechestnut. The leaves are impressive, and the plant is crowned by upright panicles bearing numerous tiny, soft pink flowers. It thrives in consistently moist conditions, ideally at the edge of water, reaching a size of about 3-6 feet (90-180 cm) in both height and spread. Its verdant leaves are prone to browning at the margins if not kept sufficiently hydrated. The flower panicles and foliage continue to provide ornamental value after the blooming period.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Shrub

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Rodgersia

Distinctive 5-parted palmate-compound leaves resembling Horsechestnut foliage.

Upright panicles with numerous tiny, soft pink flowers atop a robust perennial.

Leaves measuring up to 12 inches (30 cm) long, deep green with serrated edges.

Glossy leaves turning bronze to reddish in fall, veins deeply impressed.

Leaves prone to browning at margins if not kept adequately hydrated.

Detailed Traits of Rodgersia

Leaf Features

The leaves of rodgersia are sizable and uniquely palmate-compound, consisting of 5 distinct parts. Each leaflet is elliptical to ovate in shape, measuring up to 12 inches (30 cm) long and 8 inches (20 cm) wide. The leaves are deep green with a glossy texture, turning bronze to reddish in the fall. Prominent, deeply impressed veins create a notable pattern, and the serrated edges add to their distinctive look, making them a striking feature in any garden.

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