Rodgersia pinnata 'Smaragd'

Rodgersia pinnata ‘Smaragd’

Add lush texture and soft summer color to shaded gardens with Rodgersia pinnata ‘Smaragd’. This bold perennial features deeply textured green foliage with jagged-toothed edges, broad lobed tips, and strong veining for a full, architectural look.

New leaves emerge with warm bronze tones before maturing to vibrant green, giving the plant seasonal interest even before it blooms. From late spring into mid-summer, creamy-white, Astilbe-like flower plumes rise above the foliage, adding height and softness to shade borders and woodland plantings.

‘Smaragd’ grows best in part sun to part shade with fertile, consistently moist soil.

Plant Details:
Height: 3 ft
Spread: 3 ft
Light: Part sun to part shade
Zones: 5–8
Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer

Features:
Textured green foliage
Bronze-toned new growth
Creamy-white flower plumes
Bold, architectural habit
Great for shade gardens, woodland borders & moist planting areas