Rodgersia aesculifolia (Fingerleaf Rodgersia)

Rodgersia aesculifolia
(Fingerleaf Rodgersia)

Add bold texture and soft fragrance to shaded gardens with Rodgersia aesculifolia. This large-scale perennial forms a striking mound of broad, crinkled, bronze-tinted foliage made up of long, finger-like leaflets.

In midsummer, creamy-white fragrant flower plumes rise above the foliage, creating an airy display with an Astilbe-like look. The flower stalks and stems are covered in distinctive brown hairs, adding another layer of texture and interest.

Fingerleaf Rodgersia grows best in shade to part shade with fertile, consistently moist soil. It is a beautiful choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moist planting areas where its dramatic foliage can stand out.

Plant Details:
Height: 3–5 ft
Light: Shade to part shade
Zones: 5–9
Bloom Time: Midsummer

Features:
Large crinkled foliage
Bronze-tinted leaves
Creamy-white fragrant plumes
Distinctive textured flower stalks
Great for shade gardens, woodland plantings & moist borders

Photo: DeVroomen