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Zone: 4LITTLE ROCKET RAGWORT
The 'Little Rocket' Ligularia (Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket') is a showy perennial known for bringing a tropical feel and vertical interest to the shade garden. It is a compact form, typically reaching about 3 to 4 feet in height, making it well-suited for smaller spaces, borders, or even large containers. Its foliage is one of its main attractions: large, rich green, arrowhead-shaped leaves with saw-toothed edges create a bold, coarse texture. In mid to late summer, the plant sends up sturdy, deep burgundy-purple flower spikes that rise dramatically above the foliage, densely packed with bright, lemon-yellow, daisy-like blossoms, creating a spectacular display that also attracts butterflies.
Ligularia 'Little Rocket' thrives in partial shade in evenly moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for stream banks, bog gardens, or other naturally damp areas. To maintain plant vigor, deadhead spent flower stalks to encourage new growth or a possible second, smaller bloom. It is generally low-maintenance, but gardeners should watch for slugs and snails, which can damage the tender foliage, and should cut back the dead foliage in late fall or early spring.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| LIGULARIA STE LITTLE ROCKET | con 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in moist, rich soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. It is native to cool, damp mountain meadows or stream banks.
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