Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer Very compliant

Very compliant

Very early spring bright yellow small umbels cover this large shrub or small tree

blue to blue-violet flowers with darker veins bloom early summer to early fall

Finely dissected fronds make for an energetic and frilly appearance

Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub', Rodger's Flower conifer Very compliant'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