Epimedium X rubrum

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Epimedium X rubrum

Red Barrenwort

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

Description

Epimedium X rubrum is a semi-evergreen hybrid that grows to 1' high. Flowers, borne in showy clusters, have crimson inner sepals, pale yellow or white petals, and upward-curving spurs.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.