Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer Sturdy stiff branches make a

Sturdy stiff branches make a large

Silky white buds open to sweetly perfumed yellow flowers on bare stems in late winter

can entertain you for hours

Sharp drainage is preferred

It's always handsome

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer Sturdy stiff branches 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