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Perennials

Rhodea japonica Zn6b (-5º to 0ºF) Lilaceae

At first glace you may not think this is the most exciting plant, only when you find out that it is EXTREMELY tolerant of dry shade, evergreen and hardy to cold that you realize this plant ROCKS! Slow growing, evergreen, lily relative from Japan. Good looking year round. Water to establish and then only occasionally. Humus enriched soil, good drainage. Requires shade. To 14" tall and slowly to 2' wide. Red berries follow tiny green flowers.

Rosmarinus o. ‘Golden Rain’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Lamiaceae

An excellent Rosemary for those who pay special attention to detail. Golden leaves each with a central stripe of dark green-very nice with the sky blue flowers which appear in late winter to early spring. To 2' tall and as wide, upright and requires full sun and well drained soil. Beautiful as a garnish or in an herb wreath. Drought tolerant. Good cold hardiness- has lived a very long time in W.OR gardens.

Rosmarinus o. ‘Gorizia’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Lamiaceae

'Gorizia' was selected for its wider leaves and large medium blue flowers which appear from late winter to early spring. Excellent for culinary use and/or a nice hedge. Evergreen, to 3' tall with a very upright habit and 2' wide. Full sun and well drained soil. Shear in late spring to maintain a compact full habit if desired. Drought tolerant, little or no summer water.

Rosmarinus o. ‘Ken Taylor’ Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Lamiaceae

Good, deep blue showy flowers make this one of the most ornamental Rosemary for gardens. Semi-decumbent (spreading) habit to 14" tall and 30" wide. Blooms, late February though May. Shear after bloom to encourage density. Excellent for culinary use. Well drained soil that is somewhat dry in summer. Full sun. Very pretty with the orange flowers of Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant' and golden leaved Heathers.

Rosmarinus o. ‘Majorca Pink’ Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Lamiaceae

A very upright form of Rosemary that has attractive lavender/pink flowers in late winter and early spring. To about 3' tall and only 18" wide it is wonderufl as a hedge, and at its best mixed with blue flowered selections for contrast. Tip prune in early spring to promote fullness. Full sun, well drained soil, very drought tolerant. Great for culinary use or just to add a spicy scent to the garden.

Rosmarinus o. ‘Shimmering Stars’ Zn7b (5º to 10ºF) Lamiaceae

A beautiful and very floriferous rosemary that covers itself in blue flowers that open from pink buds from early spring until early summer. The effect is more pronounced when plants are in the ground. To 3' tall with somewhat winding upright stems and mounding habit. Great evergreen hedge for a hot position in full sun. Good for culinary use. Drought tolerant when established. Good cold hardiness.

Rubus calcynoides ‘Golden Quilt’ PP13436 Zn7a (0º to 5ºF) Lamiaceae

Brand new golden form of a tough and durable plant with excellent quilted, ruffled leaves. New foliage emerges chrartreuse/green and keeps that color until autumn when cooler weather brings tints of red. To only 4" tall but spreading to form a 2' wide plant in full sun to light shade. Avoid reflected heat. Well drained soil with occasional water in summer. Small white (blackberry) flowers followed by occasional red berries. Not invasive.

Perennials return year after year and are the organic heart of the garden. They represent the most sustainable type of landscaping. So many are available today that we focus on the best and most unusual.