Ligularia stenocephala hybrid 'Little Rocket' #1Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket' is a dwarf perennial with dark green, toothed leaves very similar to 'The Rocket'. Dark foliage is offset by brilliant yellow racemes in midsummer. Blooms: July August Light: full sun to part shade Soil: moist hummus rich, well drained, regular garden soil Spacing: 18 24" Height at maturity: 24 36" Zones: 4 8 Images are used for general reference only. The size, shape leaf color and bloom state of each plant will

The leaves are a dark

Width at maturity: 10 - 12"

trees develop a compact

Hummingbirds love the nectar-rich blooms

Mature height: 10'

perennials

otherwise known as "Blazing Star" or "Gayfeather" has beautiful wads of rose-lavender flowers that open from the top down

Spacing: 15 - 25'

Soil: well drained regular garden soil

Fertilization:  spring

Height at maturity: 8 - 14"

Foliage color changes throughout the season: spring starts with chartreuse with radiating red