Ligularia sten. 'The Rocket'

Ligularia sten. 'The Rocket'Best grown in rich, humusy, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade in a location sheltered from winds. Must have moist soils that never dry out. Benefits from a regular, deep watering in hot summers. Site selection in hot summer climates can be a bit tricky because leaves tend to show wilt when grown in hot sun and flower spikes tend to grow on a slant toward brighter light when grown in shade. Probably best in partially shaded (afternoon

Spread:18-24 in

and tolerance of heavy clay soils

Lovely in the border with other Delphiniums or Foxgloves

'Blue Zinger' sedge (Carex flacca) is a remarkable deer and drought resistant ground cover for either sun and shade

Bloom Time: April to September

Long flowering with delicate foliage adds great autumn color to the mixed perennial bed

fresh or dried

dry to medium

Magnolia (Magnolia x loebnari 'Leonard Messel') are best grown in moist

Spring brings white flower clusters to contrast with the nearly-black foliage

'Guacamole' Hosta is a sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet'

well-drained