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Epimedium x rubrum
Plant Type: Perennial
A vigorous shade-loving perennial noted for the beautiful red heart-shaped foliage and red spurred flowers in spring. Foliage matures to a medium green creating an attractive taller groundcover. Fall color is equally notable as a coppery red and yellow. Prefers rich loose evenly moist soil and will tolerate drought once established. Semi-evergreen although it may be desired to cut foliage back in early winter. No serious diseases or insect problems. Spreads faster than most Barrenwort.
Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
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Mature Height:
8-12 in
Mature Spread:
12-18 in
Zone:
4
Bloom Color:
Red
Epimedium x rubrum Characteristics & Attributes:

Drought Tolerant

Low Maintenance

Mass Planting

Great Foliage

Vigorous

Ground Cover

Rabbit Resistant

Deer Resistant

Partial Sun

Full Shade

Spring

Average Water

Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
• | Groupings |
• | Woodland Edge |
• | Stone Walls |
• | Woodland Garden |
• | Rock Garden |
• | Erosion Control |
• | Border or Bed |
• | Shade Gardens |
• | Fall Color |
• | Urban Tolerant |
• | Stepping Stones/Path Edge |
• | Semi-Evergreen |
• | Naturalizing |
• | Spring Bloomer |
• | Edging |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Habit
• | Clump-forming |
• | Taller Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• | Spring |
• | Summer |
Soil Moisture
• | Well Drained |