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The Rocket Ragwort
Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'
Ragwort
In stock · from $14.99
Bottle brush like spikes of yellow flowers atop purplish black stems that can reach up to 4 feet tall from July to August. Nice selection for borders, waterside, or a shady area.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-05.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does The Rocket Ragwort get?
About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does The Rocket Ragwort need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does The Rocket Ragwort need?
Moderate water use.
Will The Rocket Ragwort grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is The Rocket Ragwort deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy The Rocket Ragwort in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy The Rocket Ragwort wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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