Ligularia 'Little Rocket' PP14621

Hess Ragwort

Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’ (Leopard Plant) is a compact, upright perennial with a clumping habit, featuring dark green, serrated foliage that provides a textured backdrop. Narrow spikes of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers rise above the foliage in mid to late summer. This smaller selection is valued for its vertical flower form and improved suitability for tighter garden spaces.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 18–24" W × 24–36" H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright, clumping

Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
Soil / Water: Rich, moist, well-drained soils; moderate to high water, requires consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; moderate (3–4 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for shade gardens, woodland edges, and moist borders. The vertical flower spikes add height and contrast among broader-leaved shade plants. Works well in smaller spaces or as a companion to darker foliage plants.

Care:
Keep soil consistently moist—plants may wilt quickly in dry or hot conditions. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Remove spent flower spikes for a cleaner look. Protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-36''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Gold, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Bog Gardens, Mass Planting, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No