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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
#1

Mature Height:

8-12 in

Mature Spread:

12-18 in

Zone:

4

Bloom Color:

Red

Epimedium x rubrum Characteristics & Attributes:

Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Vigorous
Vigorous
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Full Shade
Spring
Spring
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
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