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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Season: Summer
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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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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Rose Campion
Lychnis coronaria
Rose campion features soft silvery mounds of foliage graced with stalks of stunning pink or white flowers in the late spring and early summer. This short-lived perennial or biennial self-seeds readily, forming large colonies if left unchecked.
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Rose Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
Shining white flowers are attractive to pollinators and light up the garden. This type of hibiscus is fairly hardy in northern regions.
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen shrub which is frequently used in cooking. Its pale blue flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Sage
Salvia officinalis
Sage is a woody subshrub with silvery green leaves and pale purple flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. It does best in well-drained, sunny locations. For centuries, sage has been a popular herb for cooking, and is also used as an essential oil.
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Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
This is one of the most ancient plants still alive today.
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Sainfoin
Onobrychis viciifolia
Sainfoin is a fodder crop that is highly nutritious for livestock and also provides nectar for bees.
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Salad Burnet
Sanguisorba minor
This perennial herb is primarily grown for its flavorful leaves, which are used in salads, soups, and cold drinks. Its flavor is reminiscent of cucumbers, and it may be substituted for mint in many recipes.
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