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Rodgersia

Named to honor the American explorer John Rodgers, Rodgersflowers are a small genus of herbaceous perennials that are noted for the bronze color their leaves turn towards the end of summer. Rodgersia flourish in damp or moist conditions, particularly alongside waterways. They make good groundcover and are quite hardy.

Scientific classification

Genus

Rodgersia (Rodgersia)

Family

Saxifrage

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

3 m

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

15 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

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Species

Rodgersia Fingerleaf rodgersia Rodger's flower Elderberry rodgersia Rodgersia pinnata 'Superba'

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.

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Care Guide for Rodgersia

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

15 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Rodgersia prefers consistently moist soil and humid conditions. It requires watering every 1-2 weeks to meet its moderate hydration needs. Typically grown outdoors, rodgersia thrives during its active growing season with increased humidity, resulting in lush, vibrant foliage.

Propagation: Rodgersia propagation involves seed sowing, division, or cuttings, with success reliant on moist, well-drained soil, partial shade to full sunlight, and moderate temperatures. For division, ensure multiple growth buds, plant at original depth, and maintain consistent moisture.

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