Plants in genus rohdea
Rohdea japonica 'Nobori Ryu'
Rohdea japonica 'Nobori Ryu', also known as the Japanese sacred lily, is a deep shade-loving plant with leaves featuring a raised ridge. It produces brilliant red berries in winter, adding seasonal interest. This plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 6-10, and is suitable for rock gardens and shaded areas.
Rohdea japonica 'Herbie'
Rohdea japonica 'Herbie' is an evergreen perennial with dark green leaves edged in white. It multiplies quickly and is adorned with bright red berries in winter. This plant is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and suitable for dry shade areas, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Jo'
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Jo' is an evergreen plant with glossy, dark green leaves that form a vase-shaped clump up to 20 inches tall. It features a white border on its leaves and bright red berries in late fall and winter, making it a striking specimen plant.
Rohdea japonica 'Kinshu No Matsu'
Rohdea japonica 'Kinshu No Matsu' is a Japanese native sacred lily known for its striking variegated foliage. It forms a compact clump about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, with long, arching green leaves irregularly streaked with creamy white. In early winter, it produces ornamental red fruit, adding a splash of color to shaded gardens. This evergreen perennial is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for dry, shaded areas. Its unique patterned foliage makes it a standout in rock gardens or as a filler in fairy gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Kin Cho Ju'
Rohdea japonica 'Kin Cho Ju' is a dwarf Japanese selection of the sacred lily, featuring upright, narrow leaves with irregular white banded edges. This plant forms an offsetting clump and is known for its ornamental foliage.
Rohdea fargesii
Rohdea fargesii is a unique evergreen perennial native to the Wuling Farm region of Taiwan, thriving on steep, damp cliffs. It features leathery leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and produces tall scapes of green flowers that turn orange, emitting a distinctive scent reminiscent of household cleaner. In the fall, it bears bright red fruit, adding a splash of color to its lush foliage. This plant is larger than the typical Rohdea japonica, forming a clump that can reach over 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is well-suited for woodland gardens and can tolerate average soil moisture.
Rohdea japonica 'Applecourt'
Rohdea japonica 'Applecourt' is an evergreen plant with broad, thick foliage and creamy white vertical streaks. It thrives in dry, dark garden spots, making it an excellent choice for challenging areas. This plant is native to Japan and prefers light shade to full shade.
Rohdea japonica 'Gunjaku'
Rohdea japonica 'Gunjaku' is a Japanese sacred lily selection with thick evergreen leaves featuring white streaks. It forms a 10-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump and produces red berries in winter. This plant is suitable for dry shade sites and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Mure Suzume'
Rohdea japonica 'Mure Suzume' is a dwarf plant with small rosettes of narrow green leaves with white streaks. It produces bright red berries in late fall and is well-suited for shaded garden areas, providing year-round interest.
Rohdea japonica 'Zansetsu'
Rohdea japonica 'Zansetsu' is an evergreen plant with upright, dark green leaves heavily blotched with creamy white streaks. It forms tight clumps adorned with bright red berries in winter, adding ornamental interest. This plant is well-suited for shaded areas and provides a striking visual contrast in the garden.
Rohdea japonica 'Miho No Matsu'
Rohdea japonica 'Miho No Matsu' is an evergreen perennial with sturdy, 1-foot long leaves banded in cream and chartreuse. It forms a clump 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, developing a central streaked dragon ridge as it matures. This plant produces winter stalks of red fruit and is well-suited for shaded areas, offering ornamental interest throughout the year.
Rohdea delavayi
Rohdea delavayi is an evergreen plant with hosta-like foliage, forming an arching clump up to 20 inches wide and 15 inches tall. Its chartreuse-green leaves have a rippling texture, adding interest to garden landscapes. This plant is easy to grow in typical garden conditions and remains evergreen down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Rohdea delavayi is a versatile choice for shaded garden areas, offering year-round greenery.
Rohdea japonica 'Yattazu Yan Jaku'
Rohdea japonica 'Yattazu Yan Jaku' is an evergreen plant with glossy green leaves and creamy white blotches. It produces 3-inch tall stalks of red berries in late fall. This plant thrives in light shade to shade and is a striking addition to any garden.
Rohdea japonica 'Chirimen Boshi'
Rohdea japonica 'Chirimen Boshi' is an evergreen sacred lily with distinctive V-shaped leaves and a narrow creamy white edge. It grows to 12 inches tall and spreads 20 inches wide, producing red berries in fall. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in shaded areas.
Rohdea japonica 'Go Dai Takane'
Rohdea japonica 'Go Dai Takane' is an evergreen perennial with glossy, wavy leaves bordered in white. It forms a clump about 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide, producing red berries in winter. This plant is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in shaded areas, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Shiro Botan'
Rohdea japonica 'Shiro Botan' is a dwarf evergreen sacred lily with thick green leaves featuring large white blotches. It grows 8 inches tall and 16 inches wide, producing bright red fruit in winter. This plant is ideal for small woodland rock gardens or special containers, thriving in light shade to shade.
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor'
Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor' is an evergreen Japanese sacred lily with dark green leaves featuring white brush strokes. It grows well in shady spots and is known for its drought tolerance and patterned foliage.
Rohdea japonica 'Striped Delights'
Rohdea japonica 'Striped Delights' is a variegated seedling known for its unique genetic makeup. This evergreen perennial is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry shade, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma'
Rohdea japonica 'Washitakakuma' is a deep shade-loving plant with evergreen clumps and wide green foliage accented by white bands. New foliage emerges in June and July, and the plant produces short stalks of large red berries in the fall. It is well-suited for dry shade areas and adds year-round interest to gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa'
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa' is a clump-forming plant with green rosettes and creamy white banding in late summer. It grows 8 inches tall by 15 inches wide and produces bright red fruit in winter, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest'
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest' is an evergreen perennial with thick, black-green leaves featuring a white 'dragon crest'. It produces bright red berries in winter and forms a rosette, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Rohdea japonica 'Shishi'
Rohdea japonica 'Shishi' is a dwarf plant with dark green leaves that curl inward like a ram's horn. It forms a clump about 3 inches tall and 15 inches wide over five years, making it a vigorous choice for a dwarf rohdea. This plant is slow to offset and thrives in light shade to shade, adding a unique texture to garden spaces.
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Hana'
Rohdea japonica 'Miyako No Hana' is an evergreen perennial with irregular creamy blotched leaves, forming a 20-inch tall clump. It produces red fruit in winter and is known for its vigorous, fast-offsetting growth. This plant thrives in light shade and is a striking addition to gardens with its unique foliage.
Rohdea japonica
Rohdea japonica, native to Japan, China, and Korea, is an evergreen perennial with broad, lanceolate leaves and fibrous roots. It features pale yellow flowers and red berries, making it a popular ornamental plant. Known for its resilience, it thrives in deep shade gardens and can grow under black walnut trees. Despite its ornamental appeal, it is generally considered inedible and possibly toxic.
Rohdea japonica 'Sekkei Nishiki'
Rohdea japonica 'Sekkei Nishiki' is a compact perennial known for its thick, ridged green leaves adorned with vertical cream bands and an irregular creamy border. This plant forms small clumps about 6 inches tall and 16 inches wide, with leaves that taper to a pointed tip. It is native to Japan and thrives in light shade to full shade, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas or as a groundcover. Rohdea japonica is deer and rabbit resistant, adding to its appeal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance, resilient plants. Its ornamental foliage makes it a standout in rock gardens or as part of a living wall.
Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'
Rohdea japonica 'Taishu' is an evergreen plant with narrow, vertically-striped, deeply-corrugated leaves. It grows 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it a perfect choice for shade gardens or bonsai containers. This plant is slow to offset, adding a touch of elegance and structure to garden designs.
Rohdea japonica 'Galle'
Rohdea japonica 'Galle', also known as the evergreen sacred lily, features narrow, boat-shaped dark green leaves that form an arching clump. This plant is ideal for adding winter interest to woodland gardens and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Rohdea japonica 'Fuji No Yuki'
Rohdea japonica 'Fuji No Yuki', also known as the Japanese sacred lily, is an evergreen plant with dark green arching leaves bordered in white. It forms a clump reaching 15 inches tall and 2 feet wide, producing bright red berries in winter. This plant thrives in light to full shade and is deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for shade gardens and rock gardens.
Rohdea wattii
Rohdea wattii is a winter-hardy perennial native to Southern China, Bhutan, and India. It thrives in moist, densely shaded forests, making it ideal for shaded garden areas. This plant is known for its resilience in cooler climates and its ability to adapt to various growing conditions.
Rohdea japonica 'Gyoku Ho Nishiki'
Rohdea japonica 'Gyoku Ho Nishiki' is a small, clump-forming perennial with dark green, pleated leaves adorned with white streaks. This plant is native to Japan and is known for its drought tolerance, although it performs best in slightly moist, rich soils. It grows to about 3 inches tall and 8 inches wide, making it ideal for shaded garden spots where it won't be overshadowed by larger plants. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in rock gardens or as a filler in shaded areas. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.