(Astilboides tabularis) ass-til-BOY-deez tab-yew-LAR-iss Synonyms:  Rodgersia tabularis Genus:  Astilboides This unique species bears large, rounded leaves that resemble lily pads and seem to defy gravity. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Astilboides creates exceptional drama and contrasts well with finely textured foliage. Its magnificent leaves have ruffled edges and prominent veins, and form a central, concave depression at the point of the stem attachment. The leaves mature to 3 feet wide and splay outward, forming what looks like an enormous foliage bouquet. Small panicles of creamy white flowers appear on 5-foot-tall stems. Care:  Grow in cool, moist soil in partial shade. Propagation:  Divide in spring as foliage emerges. Sow seed in autumn. Problems:  Slugs on flower buds.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside Style Woodland Garden, Shade Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials