Romulea bulbocodium ( Romulea )

(Plant width:undetermined) Cormous perennial with small, linear, basal leaves and dainty spring blooms. Upright, single-stemmed, funnel-shaped, lilac to purple flowers bloom in spring. The flowers often open only at midday, and close in the evenings. Nice in sunny rock garden […]

Romulea bulbocodioides of gardens ( Romulea )

(Plant width:undetermined) Cormous perennial with basal, linear green leaves. Solitary, funnel-shaped white, yellow-green, or blue flowers with yellow centers bloom in spring. Flowers often open only at midday, and close in the evening. Ideal for sunny rock garden or container. […]

Romneya coulteri ( Tree Poppy )

(Plant width:indefinite) Subshrub that is upright and deciduous. Produces round, glaucous, grayish green leaves up to 5 inches long with 3-5 lobes. Single white fragrant flowers with yellow stamens bloom throughout the summer. Sometimes difficult to establish. Keep sheltered from […]

Rohdea japonica ( Lily of China )

Rhizomatous perennial with lance-shaped, dark green leaves that are thick and leathery to the touch. Spikes of bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers bloom in early spring followed by red berries. Grown for its dark green foliage and bell-shaped flowers. Thrives in damp, […]

Rodriguezia venusta ( Rodriguezia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with leathery, 6 inch long leaves and compressed pseudobulbs. In autumn, pendent racems produce numerous, small, fragrant white flowers. Grow epiphytically on bark, or in containers of epiphytic orchid potting mix (with fine-grade bark). Requires full light, […]

Rodgersia ( Rodgersia )

Clumpforming perennials with long-stalked, green leaves and white or pink, star-shaped, petalless flowers, followed by dark red or brown fruit. Grow near water water or moist border, in moist, humus rich soil, in full sun or partial shade. Slugs can […]

Robinia slavinii ( Slavinia Locust )

This is a rounded, open deciduous shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Grows to 30 feet tall and wide. Dark green leaves are pinnate to 8 inches in length, with up to 19 ovate to oblong leaflets. Violet-pink to […]