Rodgersia aesculifolia (Fingerleaf Rodgersia)

Rodgersia aesculifolia
(Fingerleaf Rodgersia)

Add texture and fragrance to your garden with Rodgersia aesculifolia, a striking perennial featuring broad, crinkled bronze-tinted leaves composed of 8–10" long leaflets. In midsummer, it produces creamy-white, fragrant flower plumes atop stems and flower stalks covered with distinctive brown hairs, adding extra visual interest. Growing 3–5' tall, this standout Rodgersia thrives in zones 5–9 and makes an excellent addition to shade gardens, borders, and woodland plantings.

Type: Shade Perennial
Foliage: Bronze-tinted, crinkled, palm-like
Bloom: Creamy-white, fragrant plumes
Season: Midsummer
Height: 3–5'
Zones: 5–9
Light: Shade to part shade

A handsome, large-scale perennial that combines dramatic foliage, fragrance, and architectural presence in shaded garden spaces.

Photo: DeVroomen