The Vineyard Plant Library.

Rodgersia

Rodgersia spp.

Notable for its large, palmate leaves and plumes of creamy flowers. A striking choice for adding bold texture to damp, shady areas.

Dry Sun Partial Shade

Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia spp.

Low Water

Cherished for vibrant daisy-like flowers and adaptability to various growing conditions. Work well as border plants in mass plantings or wildflower meadow components. Attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Ruellia

Ruellia spp.

Offers tubular flowers, often in shades of blue or purple. A versatile plant for borders or naturalized areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sanguisorba

Sanguisorba spp.

Known for bottlebrush-like flowers atop tall stems, adding vertical interest and movement to meadows and naturalistic gardens.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Saxifraga

Saxifraga spp.

Perfect for rock gardens with its small, dense cushions of foliage and delicate flowers. A charming plant that attracts pollinators.

Deer-Resistant

Sempervivum

Sempervivum spp.

Forms rosettes of succulent leaves, perfect for rock gardens and containers. Hardy and drought-tolerant.

Senna

Senna spp.

Known for its bright yellow flowers and pinnate foliage. Striking in sunny borders and a valuable plant for attracting butterflies.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Smilacina

Maianthemum racemosum

Produces arching stems with white, fluffy flowers and attractive, lance-shaped leaves. Ideal for woodland gardens, adding texture and spring blooms.

Dry Sun Partial Shade

Solidago

Solidago spp.

Low Water

Typically have elongated clusters of small bright yellow flowers forming dense plume-like inflorescences atop sturdy stems. Flowers have a characteristic golden hue and are often visited by bees and butterflies.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Stephanandra

Stephanandra incisa

With arching branches and small, white flowers, great for mass plantings and erosion control. Thrives in naturalistic or woodland settings.

Stokesia

Stokesia laevis

Boasts large, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white. A lovely addition to perennial borders, attracting a variety of pollinators.

Stylophorum

Stylophorum diphyllum

Offers bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. This native woodland plant is perfect for adding a pop of color to shady areas.