Epimedium X rubrum
Red Barrenwort
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
Moderate
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.