Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer take your cue from the

take your cue from the north-facing slopes and creek-sides it calls home

yellow-green umbels and thread-like leaves that turn golden in fall make this is a landmark that WILL be noticed

Finely dissected fronds make for an energetic and frilly appearance

tough plant with small gray-green leaves

can entertain you for hours

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer take your cue from the'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