Ligularia Little Rocket

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Yellow 3' flower spikes shoot skyward above enticing arrowhead-shaped foliage.

Foliage is as enticing as the flowers – saw-toothed, arrowhead-shaped foliage. Missiles of 3’ yellow flower spikes shoot skyward on dark stems. This container-friendly, dwarf variety loves shaded, moist locations. A bold statement!

Ligularia Little Rocket is a heavy-flowering shorter hybrid from breeder Marco Fransen. A natural for along a pond or stream, but they do require good drainage.

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Yellow 3' flower spikes shoot skyward above enticing arrowhead-shaped foliage.

Foliage is as enticing as the flowers – saw-toothed, arrowhead-shaped foliage. Missiles of 3’ yellow flower spikes shoot skyward on dark stems. This container-friendly, dwarf variety loves shaded, moist locations. A bold statement!

Ligularia Little Rocket is a heavy-flowering shorter hybrid from breeder Marco Fransen. A natural for along a pond or stream, but they do require good drainage.

Code LILR

Patent PP14,621 'Lanternchen'

Plant Type Perennials

Species stenocephala

Height Medium 36"

Spacing Plant 24" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • OK in Containers
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Ligularia General Information

Ligularia are impressive specimen plants that produce large masses of foliage sporting showy flowers. Dried flower heads attract goldfinches. Not for Gulf states. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Ligularia Plant Care

Prefers consistently moist, compost rich soil and light shade. Can be divided in spring as needed. Spent foliage can be removed as needed and should be cut back in fall to avoid mushy foliage.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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