Astilboides Species, Shieldleaf Roger's Flower

This plant has survived nine years here, grown from seed, and lived through winter temperatures down to -45F.

I planted a small 1/2 gallon of Astiboides three years ago. The leaves have not topped out at 3.5 feet across. I do not think the flowe...Read Morer is the show stopper on this plant. The leaves are very tropcial and look great along the side of my pond.

Unlike other Rodgersia, this species has round, shield-like leaves, rather than compound leaves. Each leaf can be up to 3' wide. The su...Read Morerface has a texture like very fine sandpaper.
The flowers are similar to astilibe.
This plant creates a bold massive clump and is an excellent foliage plant for the waterside or in damp soils.

Native to China