Epimedium × rubrum
red barrenwort
Looking for an easy, low-maintenance, long-lived groundcover for shade? Look no further! This Epimedium x rubrum has delicate, heart-shaped leaves that emerge red in spring, become lush green in summer, and have lovely fall color. The blooms are light and airy red and light yellow blooming in early spring. Great for moist shade locations but tolerates dry shade once established!
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| Epimedium × rubrum LP32 - 32 per flat | Availability |
Height6-12 Inches |
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Spread8-18 Inches |
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Bloom ColorRed |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8 |
red barrenwort Interesting Notes
Highly rated by Chicago Botanic Garden's Epimedium Evaluation Trials. -Chicago Botanic Garden
Epimedium × rubrum Growing and Maintenance Tips
Cut back old foliage in late winter for best spring display.
This variety spread more readily than most other Epimediums. Prefers rich and moist soils but can take root competition and dryness from deciduous trees. Tolerant of dry shade once established.
Works well as a groundcover and filler - especially effective as an edger along paths. Plant in large masses in woodland gardens and shade gardens, underneath shrubs, or scattered amongst other shade favorites.
A hybrid with Japanese and European parents.
Good Substitutions
Epimedium
'Purple Pixie'
Epimedium × versicolor
'Sulphureum'
Epimedium × youngianum
'Niveum'
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