What sets ' Braunlaub' apart from other rodgersflowers is the show its foliage puts on. Deep bronze in the spring...dark green by midsummer when the white bottlebrush flowers are in bloom, and red and copper for the finale in autumn. At 3-feet by 3 feet, it's also smaller than most Rodgersias so it can fit your garden easily.

In shady areas,Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many woodland plants. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them