Pummelo
Citrus maxima
This citrus tree produces fragrant flowers followed by large fruits which are larger and sweeter than a grapefruit.
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Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
This native perennial has vibrant magenta flowers which add contrast to the overwhelming yellows and reds of the summer garden. The showy daisy-like flowers borne on stiff stems attract goldfinches if left to go to seed.
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Radish
Raphanus sativus
Radishes are a root vegetable that add a pleasant bite (if you like that kind of thing) to salads. They come in a variety of colors including black, purple, red, and white. They are useful as a winter cover or forage crop. Radishes are incredibly easy to grow, with high germination rates and a fast time to harvest.
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Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Raspberries are a sprawling thorny plant which benefit from a large growing area and the removal of older canes. They produce their first crop of fruit in May and June, and a later crop in August.
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Red Currant
Ribes rubrum
Red currants are a small tart fruit best harvested in June. They prefer well-drained soils as well as cool summer climates.
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Red Hue Tulip
Tulipa viridiflora 'Red Hue'
Red Hue is a unique tulip, featuring pointed red petals with green centers.
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Rhododendron
Rhododenron catawbiense 'Roseum Elegans'
The rhododendron is an evergreen plant with large, lush pinkish purple blossoms in the spring.
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Rhubarb
Rheum x hybridum
Rhubarb is an old-fashioned vegetable, grown for its brilliant red stems which are often used in pies and desserts. While its stems are noted for their culinary qualities, its leaves are poisonous and must be removed before cooking.
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Roman Hyacinth
Hyancinthus orientalis var. albulus
This old-fashioned hyacinth has a sparser, more delicate flower than the modern types, but it is much more likely to stick around in the garden. It resists flopping under its own weight and is known to naturalize.
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Rosa Mundi Rose
Rosa gallica var. officinalis 'Versicolor'
Rosa Mundi is a compact rose which features a profusion of bright striped flowers in the spring. The flowers are fragrant, and this old hardy rose shrugs off most pest problems, making them an easy favorite in the garden.
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