Plants in family berberidaceae
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'
Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' is a tall, slender shrub with rich purple-red foliage and bright yellow flowers in spring. It produces red berries in fall and is known for its dramatic autumn tones. This deciduous plant is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun.
Nandina domestica 'Alpha's Compact'
Nandina domestica 'Alpha's Compact' is a versatile shrub with vibrant foliage that changes color with the seasons, turning red in fall and winter. It produces off-white flowers in spring and red berries in fall, adding year-round interest. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and grows to a manageable size of 3-4 feet in both height and width. Known for its low maintenance and resistance to pests and diseases, it is also drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscapes.
Epimedium wushanense
Epimedium wushanense is a rare species from the Wushan Mountains in Sichuan, featuring dark green, spiny leaves that flush pink or bronze in spring. It produces long flower spikes with up to 100 flowers each, and its roots contain several flavonoids.
Epimedium versicolor 'Strawberry Blush'
Epimedium versicolor 'Strawberry Blush' forms a slowly-expanding patch with copper-maroon new foliage that turns green. It blooms from late March to late April, showcasing large pale pink sepals with bright red spurs and a yellow cup. This deer-resistant plant is ideal for shaded gardens.
Epimedium 'Rise And Shine'
Epimedium 'Rise And Shine' is a perennial with glossy green foliage and forked tips, producing large, spider-shaped ivory flowers that darken to amber pink as they age. This plant grows to about 1 foot tall and spreads to 26 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for groundcover in shaded areas. It is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen' is a Japanese selection known for its large heart-shaped leaves and tight-clumping growth habit. It produces rose-red flowers in spring and is deer-resistant, making it a valuable addition to shaded garden areas. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade, adding color and texture to woodland gardens.
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket'
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Rocket' is an upright-growing shrub with golden yellow foliage, small yellow flowers, and red berries. It grows up to 5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, making it a space-saving vertical color addition to gardens. This deer, pest, and disease-resistant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Epimedium 'Flower Power'
Epimedium 'Flower Power' is an evergreen plant with foliage that emerges mottled raspberry and green. It forms a 10-inch tall clump and produces large spider-like flowers with peach inner cups and white spurs. This plant blooms starting in late March and is known for its unique appearance.
Epimedium rhizomatosum
Epimedium rhizomatosum is a species native to China, forming a mass of small, spiny-looking evergreen foliage. The foliage often displays red mottling in spring, and the plant blooms in late May with large light yellow flowers. It spreads by runners and is suitable for shade gardens.
Epimedium hunanense
Epimedium hunanense is an evergreen plant from China, forming a deer-resistant clump with yellow, spider-like flowers. It grows well in dry shade and spreads slowly.
Nandina domestica 'Nana'
Nandina domestica 'Nana' is a compact, mounded plant with chartreuse foliage and a hint of purple. It grows 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, attracting butterflies and birds. This plant is drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and provides stunning ruby-red color in fall and winter.
Epimedium 'Making Waves'
Epimedium 'Making Waves' is a clump-forming plant with purple flowers that age to nearly white and rich green, wavy foliage. It behaves like Epimedium x youngianum hybrids and is one of the first cultivars to go dormant in fall.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Sirius'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Sirius' is a deciduous perennial with large, white-spurred flowers tinged with pink. It forms clumps of light green leaves that grow up to 15 inches tall. Introduced in 1990, this plant is ideal for shaded gardens and is resistant to rabbits. It thrives in part sun to shade and can be used in rain gardens or as a ground cover.
Berberis thunbergii
Berberis thunbergii is a deciduous shrub known for its deep crimson red foliage and small yellow flowers in spring. This plant produces red berries in fall and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. Berberis thunbergii grows 4 feet tall and wide and features thorns along its branches, making it deer-resistant. It thrives in full sun for the best color and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil. This shrub is part of the Berberis genus, which is prized for its colorful foliage and adaptability to various garden settings. It is an excellent choice for hedges, borders, and as a focal point in garden beds.
Epimedium youngianum 'Fairy Dust'
Epimedium youngianum 'Fairy Dust' is a hybrid with 7-inch tall clumps and 10-inch flower spikes in late March. It features white cups with small white inner spurs and larger mauvy-lavender sepals, along with light chocolate foliage and a fruity fragrance.
Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl'
Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl' is a dwarf plant growing only 8 inches tall, with serrated dark green leaves and slowly spreading rhizomes. It produces creamy yellow spurs with red inner petals in early spring, making it a compact and attractive garden addition.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan' is a deciduous clump-forming plant known for its deer-resistant qualities and bright cherry-rose flowers with pure white spurs in spring. Growing to 13 inches tall, it features small leaflets and thrives in part sun to light shade. This plant is ideal for dry shade gardens and adds a splash of color to woodland settings.
Epimedium epsteinii
Epimedium epsteinii is an evergreen species with glossy foliage and bicolor flowers featuring large white spurs and a wine-purple central cup. This plant is well-suited for shade gardens and adds a touch of elegance with its unique blooms.
Podophyllum pleianthum
Podophyllum pleianthum, known as the Giant Chinese mayapple, is a clumping plant with a tropical appearance. It is native to south-central and southeast China, including Taiwan, and is deer-resistant. This plant prefers moist, organic soils and performs best in shaded areas. It features red bell-shaped flowers in early May and may experience short summer dormancy in severe heat. While used in traditional Chinese medicine, it contains the cytotoxic compound podophyllotoxin, making it toxic if ingested.
Epimedium omeiense
Epimedium omeiense is a rare evergreen hybrid originating from China's Mt. Omei. It features tall wiry stems with large leaves often mottled red in spring and pink spider-like flowers with violet spurs. This plant forms 2-foot wide clumps and thrives in moist, well-drained woodland soils, adding a touch of exotic beauty to shaded gardens.
Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light'
Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light' is a selection of Chinese Epimedium with glossy green, deer-resistant leaves. It forms a slowly spreading clump and produces dangling white flowers with yellow cups on arching stalks from mid-April to mid-May.
Epimedium fargesii
Epimedium fargesii is a rare Chinese species known for its 18-inch arching flower spikes and evergreen clumps with narrow leaves. It produces purple and white dodecatheon-like flowers in early spring and is native to Sichuan and Hubei provinces. The cultivar 'Pink Constellation' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'
Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea' is a small, deciduous shrub with bright chartreuse to yellow foliage in spring and vibrant fall colors. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, producing yellow flowers in early spring and pinkish-red berries in autumn.
Epimedium 'Mini Pearl'
Epimedium 'Mini Pearl' is a deer-resistant clump-forming plant with 2-foot spikes of tiny pink buds. It blooms from early March to mid-June, producing small white flowers with yellow cups, and thrives in dry shade.
Epimedium pubescens 'Clean Hans'
Epimedium pubescens 'Clean Hans' is a collection from Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, China, known for its evergreen foliage that remains attractive through winter. It forms a 10-inch tall by 3-foot wide patch and produces masses of small white flowers in mid-March. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and offers deer resistance and low maintenance.
Epimedium dewuense
Epimedium dewuense, discovered in China's Guizhou Province, is an evergreen clumping plant with large, hairy leaves. It features white flowers with a raspberry cup and is similar to Epimedium fargesii and Epimedium dolichostemon. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in part sun to light shade. Its unique foliage and flowers make it a great addition to shade gardens.
Epimedium youngianum 'White Star'
Epimedium youngianum 'White Star' is a vigorous, evergreen plant with dainty foliage and small white bell flowers in early spring. It is an improved version of E. x youngianum 'Niveum' and makes a superb clumper for woodland gardens, offering a delicate yet resilient presence in shaded areas.
Berberis verruculosa
Berberis verruculosa is a broadleaf evergreen with lustrous green leaves and a silvery underside. It features fragrant yellow blooms in spring and deep purple fall color, along with glossy black berries. The plant is deer and disease resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade.