RODGERSIA Aesculifolia var. henrici

Rodgersia is a robust, herbaceous perennial growing to 90 cm (36 in) tall by 75 cm (30 in) broad, with leaves up to 90 cm (35 in) long, with 5-9 leaflets.  The star-shaped flowers, are borne on bright red stems in summer. The flowers are pink to an almost red. Grows well in moist to average soils, R. Aesculifolia is useful as an ornamental ground-cover plant for the margins of streams or ponds.  Great for cut flowers.

Type: Hardy perennial

Location: Part sun

Hardiness zones: 5-8

Seeds per pack: 10

Germination: These seeds should germinate quickly.  Surface sow the seeds, press into soil lightly.  Be careful with watering to ensure seeds are not washed away.  Bottom watering is a good option or use a spray bottle to water.  After initial germination, keep in slightly cooler areas.