Epimedium
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At-A-Glance Information
This genus of perennial groundcover spread via underground creeping stems and have heart-shaped leaves. These plants need partial shade and moderate water to perform well, with new foliage that is bronze pink, matures to green, and turns bronze in fall. Species can be deciduous or evergreen, and in springtime, all produce flowers in various colors (white, pink, red, or creamy yellow). These are great groundcovers for underneath shade trees, or beneath acid-loving shrubs. They are also used in container plantings, and the foliage and flowers are long-lasting in arrangements.
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Epimedium Species and Varietals
The best growing zones for Epimedium are 2-9 and 14-17, though this varies somewhat depending on the species. For more information, see the species descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Epimedium grandiflorum (Bishop's Hat, Longspur Epimedium) This deciduous species is native to China, Korea and Japan and produces large blossoms for the genus. Flowers have red outer sepals and white petals with long spurs. Varieties include 'Rose Queen' (with crimson flowers and white-tipped spurs) and 'White Queen' (with silver-white blooms; pictured). |
Epimedium pinnatum This species is best in zones A2, 2-9 and 14-17, and is native to northern Iran. It reaches 8-12 inches tall and has nearly evergreen foliage. Sepals are yellow and petals have short red-brown spurs. Varieties include Epimedium pinnatum colchicum (with larger flowers than the species), and 'Black Sea' has foliage that turns purple and black in wintertime. |
Epimedium x rubrum (Red Barronwort) This hybrid is semi-evergreen and is a cross between Epimedium alpinum and Epimedium grandiflorum produces crimson, white and yellow flower clusters with upward-curving spurs. Varieties include 'Pink Queen' (with rose-pink flowers), 'Snow Queen' (with white flowers), and 'Sweetheart' (with red and white flowers). |
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 302, Epimedium
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