Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans'

Family: (Saxifragaceae)

(P) to 4′.  A native of China.  Pinnate leaves of a rusty bronze-green are attractive in the garden throughout the growing season and into the fall.  This special cultivar offers branched, arching panicles of flowers with pinkish calyces and numerous white stamens giving the appearance of an overall froth of pinkish cream blossoms.  A delightful sight in summer.  Partial shade, moist soil.  5 & T2

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Primula veris subsp. macrocalyx

Family: (Primulaceae)

(P) to 12″. Southern Russia through Central Asia. Very similar in flower to the common Cowslip, but a more robust plant with larger, baggier calyces. Thriving happily in our Woodland. Late spring blooming. Moist soil. Partial shade. 4 & T2