Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower chaparral Shiny green and yellow leaves

Shiny green and yellow leaves with pink and white flowers

and a somewhat irregular

lightly fragrant flowers make a delicate

A very fast-growing yellow-gold form of the English Elm

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower chaparral Shiny green and yellow leaves'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