Astilboides tabularis (Shieldleaf Rodgersia) venustum with a typical clearance of

with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground

The smooth white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest

evergreen leaves persist all year

Its deeply cut ferny compound leaves emerge burgundy in spring

Its pointy compound leaves remain green in colour throughout the season

Astilboides tabularis (Shieldleaf Rodgersia) venustum with a typical clearance ofAstilboides is an open herbaceous perennial with a ground hugging habit of growth. Its wonderfully bold, coarse texture can be very effective in a balanced garden composition. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Astilboides is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its broadly spreading habit of growth. It features airy spikes of creamy white