<i>Rodgersia podophylla</i> ‘Rotlaub’ | Red Leaf Rodger’s Flower
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub' is a striking perennial native to China and Japan, prized for its large, bold, bronze-red palmate leaves that provide a dramatic, tropical look. Forming clumps of deeply lobed foliage, 'Rotlaub' produces tall spikes of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies and creating a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. Thriving in partial to full shade, it is well-suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and damp areas, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub' is a striking perennial native to China and Japan, prized for its large, bold, bronze-red palmate leaves that provide a dramatic, tropical look. Forming clumps of deeply lobed foliage, 'Rotlaub' produces tall spikes of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies and creating a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. Thriving in partial to full shade, it is well-suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and damp areas, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub' is a striking perennial native to China and Japan, prized for its large, bold, bronze-red palmate leaves that provide a dramatic, tropical look. Forming clumps of deeply lobed foliage, 'Rotlaub' produces tall spikes of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies and creating a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. Thriving in partial to full shade, it is well-suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and damp areas, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
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Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet tall
Width: 2 to 3 feet wide
Foliage Color: Bronze-green
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: High; prefers consistently moist to wet soil
Maintenance: Moderate; prune back old foliage in late fall or early spring
Growing Zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistantThis plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
