Epimedium alpinum Rubrum Barrenwort for sale

Common Name: Barrenwort

Epimedium alpinum'Rubrum' Barrenwort is an excellent shade ground cover with green, heart-shaped foliage. The new growth of Epimedium 'Rubrum' is flushed with red. Its delicate, pinkish-red flowers dangle from wiry stems in early spring. Semi-Evergreen.

Epimedium 'Rubrum' prefers partial to full shade and cool moist soil, but will tolerate drier conditions once established. Epimedium alpinum can tolerate clay soil. This is a good ground cover perennial for dry shade.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 6-12
Width in Inches at Maturity: 12-18
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Light Requirements: Prefers partial to full shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained
Pollinator:
Zones: 5-8

This perennial is a member of the following collections:

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