Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower chaparral lightly fragrant flowers make a

lightly fragrant flowers make a delicate

perfect as a garden anchor or "datum

pleated leaves are great in the garden or containers

bear fruit in our garden

Europeans have used it dried or candied

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower chaparral lightly fragrant flowers make a'Rotlaub' (red leaf) has dark chocolate brown to coppery red leaves (similar in shape to that of chestnut leaves) making this one of the best foliage plants for moist shade. Three foot tall stems terminate in a creamy white, flowery plume. It's slow to propagate but the drama it creates makes it all worthwhile. Try it in combination with variegated hosta, Farfugium, Ligularia, sedges, and Sarracenia. Minimum temperature: 30 F