Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer malvaceum can drop its leaves—don't

malvaceum can drop its leaves—don't worry

Very ornamental flower heads look like a spiny

Brilliant golden leaves and stems produce fragrant white flowers June to frost

Here is an upright and narrow form of Buxus that offers an evergreen exclamation point in the garden

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer malvaceum can drop its leaves—don't'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