Little Rocket leopard plant
Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Little Rocket' leopard plant (Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket') is a perennial for borders, foundation plantings, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has an erect habit and grows at a moderate rate. Blooms appear in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Royal fern, Great blue lobelia, Wild ginger, and Swamp azalea.