RE: Now a question for zone 4

Donna,  I have 2 Rodgersias.  Both asculifolia, but they are so different!
One is very slow growing and in drier soil.  The other has only been in the
ground one year and is in the boggy soil.  The second one is huge already -
palmate leaves the size of large dinner plates on tall stems.  They both
receive the same light.  I would have to guess that it's the water that
makes the difference.

Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-perennials@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf
Of Donna
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 4:31 PM
To: perennials@hort.net
Subject: 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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