Little Rocket Leopard Plant
Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Little Rocket Leopard Plant highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4 - 9
Delivering pure drama, The Little Rocket Leopard Plant (Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket) 'features large, heart-shaped, serrated leaves and phenomenal vibrant-yellow flowers held aloft on tall, dark purple spires! It even has a cool name to share with your garden visitors for conversation starters!
Exciting when in bloom, these plants look like bottle rocket fireworks! With their extremely long flower spikes held above the rough, extremely large leaves. Even the stems are dramatic! Pair these with trailing selections like Golden Creeping Jenny or vibrant creeping Sedums. They also look lovely with the similar blossoms of Astilbe, or Coral Bells and their vibrant foliage!
Little Rocket looks great all season long! The huge leaves have neat jagged edges and the entire clump is smaller and more compact than other Ligularia. These are very easy care, deer-resistant and cold-hardy perennials! Plus, the fall seed heads are filled with nutritious food for songbirds!
Planting and Application:
Theater-loving gardeners will appreciate this selection as a thriller for their water gardens or large containers. This plant lives large and grows tall and wide in fertile, wet soils. Use these along the water's edge. Rain Gardens, where the gutters drain and perfect additions to water features and container water gardens! Add color and style around poolside and patio plantings,
Leopard Plants are just as eye-catching in a vase and floral arrangement as they are in the garden bed and border! Adding incredible flair as a specimen, these good-sized plants create quite a stir in shady Perennial borders while updating a boring Cottage garden! Any moist to occasionally soggy shady garden location and woodland garden.
- Large, Dramatic Accents & Specimens
- Great for Cut Foliage Arrangements
- Bright Yellow Rocket Blooms
- Pollinators & Bird Food
- Perfect Water Garden Accent
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Ligularia loves a partially shady site or morning sun with afternoon shade. Plant in very moist, but well-drained soil that is highly organic and enriched. Remove dead leaves after a heavy frost in autumn to clean up the mounds.
- Part Sun & Part Shade
- Very Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Rich Organic Soil, Tolerates Wet & Clay
- Deer Resistant
- Herbaceous Perennials Zones 4-9
The dramatic Little Rocket Leopard Plant will have heads turning, so don't miss out on this unique shade perennial. People across the country are on the hunt for this superior selection so order at NatureHills.com today!
