Rehmannia elata has large, dark pink flowers, somewhat Foxglove-like. The leaves are large, lobed, slightly hairy with some maroon mottling. They will frequently survive zone 7 winters with extra protection. In colder areas seed can be collected and plants can be treated as annuals.

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This is a tropical looking plant with lanceolate leaves growing from a central rosette much like Aspidistra, the Cast Iron Plant.  The evergreen leaves are thick and leathery, up to 12" long. The flowers form a small cluster, green-white, held near ground level. The fruits are large and long lasting red berries, containing a single seed. Rohdea japonica is grown primarily as a tough evergreen specimen or slow spreading groundcover in shady places.

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Probably best known for the nearly ubiquitous Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’, there are actually other varieties with merit. Rudbeckia subtomentosa is my choice as an alternative to ‘Goldsturm’. It’s a little taller and more upright. The daisy blooms are more yellow and less gold, an easier color to use in the landscape. Additionally, this variety is highly tolerant of shade.

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Rudbeckia 'Henry Eilers' is a selection of Rudbeckia subtomentosa that was discovered in IL. Just like the species but the individual flower petals are rolled - giving it a quilled effect. Very unique.

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Burnets have handsome pinnate foliage and showy bottlebrush flower spikes. Sanguisorba menziesii has blue-gray leaves topped by dark burgundy red, bottlebrush blooms.

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Sanguisorba 'Red Thunder' is a new variety, with a plethora of rich red, bottlebrush flowers.

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Sanguisorba obtusa is our favorite of this genus with fluffy pink spikes in summer and crinkled blue-green foliage.

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This native wildflower is superficially similar to the real Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum, but the white flowers are starry and held at the stem’s end, rather than small bells dangling along the stem. Smilacina racemosa is easy to establish and the yellow fall color and bright red berries are an added bonus.

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This genus is known almost exclusively for one species, Strobilanthes dyerianus, Persian Shield. There are, however, some showy hardy species. Strobilanthes atropurpureus has Salvia like flowers of dark purple on open, strong, many branched stems with rounded dark green leaves. This Siberian native has a shrub like look.

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