Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' ~ The Rocket Leopard Plant upright Pruning is generally not necessary

Pruning is generally not necessary

Too much water retention can increase susceptibility to fungal diseases

Purple Coneflower

Oklahoma and Texas

The colorful foliage emerge red before quickly turning green with creamy margins and spots of cream

Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' ~ The Rocket Leopard Plant upright Pruning is generally not necessaryThe Rocket Leopard Plant is a shade loving herbaceous perennial that forms a basal mound of huge saw toothed, arrowhead shaped light green foliage with purplish undersides on long stocks. Long purple green flower spikes coated with yellow daisy like flowers bloom from mid summer into fall. Grows best with afternoon shade and rich moist well drained soil. Type: Perennial Height: 3' 5' Spread: 2' 4' Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun,