Rhodanthemum hosmariense ( Aster )

Spreading and bushy subshrub with soft, hairy, deeply-lobed silvery green leaves. Single flowers are formed with white florets and wide centers of yellow disk florets. Distinguished by its black margins on silver bracts. Blooms from early spring to fall. Easy […]

Rhodanthemum gayanum ( Aster )

Subshrub with soft, hairy, deeply-lobed grayish green leaves. Single flowers are formed from pink and white florets and brown disk florets. Blooms in summer. Susceptible to aphids and spider mites. Prefers moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun.

Rhodanthemum catananche ( Chrysanthemum )

Rhizomatous perennial with hairy, 3-lobed, light green leaves on unbranched stems. Single flowers are formed from yellow disk florets surrounded by creamy ray florets with maroon stripes. Blooms in summer. Susceptible to spider mites and aphids. Prefers moderately fertile, very […]

Rhodanthemum atlanticum ( Chrysanthemum )

Rhizomatous perennial with hairy, 3-lobed, light green leaves on unbranched stems. Single flowers of white ray florets with pink beneath and yellow disk florets bloom in summer. Susceptible to spider mites and aphids. Prefers moderately fertile, very well-drained siol in […]

Rhodanthe chlorocephala ( Strawflower )

Fast-growing and erect annual that thrives in poor soil and full sun. Leaves are grayish green and single flowers of white or rosy bracts surround yellow disk florets. Blooms in summer and flowers close in cloudy weather. Susceptible to slug […]

Rhipsalis ( Rhipsalis )

This epiphytic and rock dwelling cacti have aerial roots and branching stems. Some are cylindrical and others are flat or winged. Flowers are funnel-shaped and diurnal. When grown as a houseplant, mist daily and pot in a cactus mix. Bright […]

Rhipidocladum racemiflorum ( Rhipidocladum )

Large bamboo growing to 45 feet tall, stems 1/2 inch in diameter, clumping, found at low to moderate elevations. The thin culms of this species grow up through trees. The culm ends hang down with small bunches of light green […]

Rhipidocladum pittieri ( Rhipidocladum )

Medium to large bamboo growing to 30 feet tall, stems 1/2 inch in diameter, clumping, found at low to moderate elevations. This bamboo grows on moist cliffs in Costa Rica. It has a drooping form that appears curtain-like over canyon […]

Rhexia virginica ( Meadow Beauty )

Tuberous perennial with bristly square stems. Leaves are oval to lance-shaped and light green. Cymes of purple flowers bloom from red buds mid to late summer. Usually found in swampy areas. Susceptible to slug damage. Prefers constantly moist, acidic soil […]

Rheum rhaponticum ( Rhubarb )

The cultivar ‘Giant Cherry’ is a hardy variety especially suitable for cool areas. Rhubarb is a perennial grown from a rhizome that has crinkled leaves and crimson red, edible leaf stalks. Rhubarb needs some winter chill to yield characteristic thick, […]