Astilboides tabularis
shieldleaf rodgersia
Saxifragaceae
list 1.1
- Perennial
- Native to China
- Zone 5
- Massive (up 1 m across), nearly round, lobed, peltate leaves. Leaves are positioned parallel to the ground on petioles up to 1 m long.
- Rhizomotous. Weed blocking.
- Plumes of tinny white flowers
- Full to part shade. Moist soil.
- Great for a woodland garden. Adds an unusual, large-scale, architectural element.