RE: Now a question for zone 4

FWIW, I have Rodgersia pinnata and it does survive the winters here in
zone 5a. Personally think the leaves add attraction and texture as well.
Mine seems to be a slow grower tho and would take quite a few years to
reach 5 ft spread. Is that normal?

Donna

> Linda,
>  I wonder if Rodgersia asculifolia would work for you?  They like
damp,
> boggy soil....mine resides at the edge of my deck in the corner where
all
> the water run off goes.  It is a large plant and would easily cover a
5'
> space.  Flowers are tall, white, Astilbe-like and fragrant. Listed as
> hardy
> to zone 3.   Google has some nice pictures.
> There is also Rodgersia pinnata with the same leaves, but pink
flowers.
> Its
> only listed to zone 6 however.
> 
> Marilyn Dube'
> Natural Designs Nursery
> Portland, Oregon

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