Plants in family berberidaceae
Nandina domestica 'Burgundy Wine'
Nandina domestica 'Burgundy Wine' is a broadleaf evergreen with bamboo-like leaves that transition from green to wine-red and purple. It produces clusters of white blossoms in late spring and small ornamental white fruit from early fall to winter. This compact, upright plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 10 and is pollution-tolerant, disease, and pest-resistant.
Epimedium koreanum 'Harold Epstein'
Epimedium koreanum 'Harold Epstein' is a deer-resistant groundcover with 5-inch long green leaves on bright red stems and huge butter-yellow flowers. It spreads at a rate of 8 inches per year, making it an effective and attractive choice for garden coverage.
Epimedium acuminatum
Epimedium acuminatum, known as the rare evergreen fairy wing, is a unique plant native to Sichuan, China. It forms a glossy, 2-foot tall clump with long arching flower spikes in early spring. Each spike can hold 30-60 flowers that resemble large yellow spiders, with long white sepals tinged with purple. This plant is notable for its striking appearance and is part of the Dan Hinkley collection. It thrives in dry shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a suitable choice for shade gardens and rock gardens.
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.
Epimedium youngianum 'Capella'
Epimedium youngianum 'Capella' is a woodland plant introduced in 1985, known for its dark-rose-colored flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant features wiry stems and deciduous foliage, adding texture and interest to shaded garden areas. 'Capella' is resistant to rabbits and thrives in part sun to shade, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its unique flower color and form make it a standout addition to any plant collection.
Epimedium ilicifolium
Epimedium ilicifolium is a small clump-forming plant with medium green, spiny foliage that resembles holly. It produces flower spikes with yellow spurs and an inner chartreuse cup in late March. This plant is collected from high elevations in China and is suitable for shade gardens.
Epimedium youngianum
Epimedium youngianum is a compact plant hybridized by Darrell Probst, forming a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide mound. Its deciduous foliage emerges bronze in early spring, and it produces 7-inch tall spikes of mauvy-lavender flowers with a fruity scent. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in light shade.
Epimedium youngianum 'Be My Valentine'
Epimedium youngianum 'Be My Valentine' is a compact plant reaching 10 inches tall, known for its purple sepals with white spurs and cups. This floriferous and fragrant plant is deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and adds a touch of elegance with its multicolored blooms.
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is a hybrid plant from the UK, forming a 2-foot wide deer-resistant clump. It features semi-evergreen, spiny green leaves that emerge mottled burgundy, and 2-foot long arching spikes of bright yellow, spider-like flowers tipped with orange-red. This plant is tolerant of dry shade and is known for its ornamental foliage and spring blooms.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum' is a tiny plant with fairy wing-like flowers that bloom in early spring. It features clusters of white bell-shaped flowers and leaves with a purple band around the edge. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and grows to a height of 3 to 5 inches.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Tamanogempei'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Tamanogempei' is a deer-resistant, deciduous plant with purple-tinted foliage in spring. It produces purple-and-white bicolor flowers that rise to 16 inches tall, making it a striking addition to shaded areas.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet' is a dwarf, deer-resistant plant known for its bright red stems and heart-shaped green leaves. This shade-loving plant grows up to 9 inches tall and produces large violet flowers in spring. Its ornamental foliage, with saw-toothed edges, makes it an excellent choice for small-scale groundcovers. Tolerant of dry shade, it is a versatile addition to gardens seeking low-maintenance and visually appealing plants.
Podophyllum peltatum f. deamii
Podophyllum peltatum f. deamii, discovered in 1927 by Dr. C.C. Deam, is a spring ephemeral with pink flowers and bright red fruit. Its foliage emerges heavily flushed with brown and spreads via thick underground rhizomes. This plant is notable for its unique appearance and adaptability to various garden settings.
Epimedium wushanense 'Starlite'
Epimedium wushanense 'Starlite' is a tight clumper with massive terminal inflorescences. It grows 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with 2-foot long stalks at a 45-degree angle. The plant features large light yellow flowers with creamy spurs, making it the largest and most upright among Epimedium wushanense varieties.
Epimedium 'Pink Elf'
Epimedium 'Pink Elf' is a hybrid plant known for its evergreen, deer-resistant foliage. It forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump, topped in early spring with flower stalks bearing tiny, airy light pink flowers with darker bronze cups. This plant is suitable for cottage gardens, fairy gardens, and shade gardens, where its delicate blooms and attractive foliage can be appreciated. Epimedium 'Pink Elf' thrives in part sun to light shade and is adaptable to various soil conditions.
Epimedium 'Cupid's Arrow'
Epimedium 'Cupid's Arrow' is a semi-evergreen perennial with purple-mottled foliage and large, peachy-orange, spider-like flowers. The plant forms clumps that reach 16 inches in height and 3 feet in width, beginning to flower in late March. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a hardy choice for shaded or partially shaded areas. Its unique foliage and vibrant flowers make it a standout in any garden.
Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum'
Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum', also known as dwarf fairy wings, is a charming shade plant with tiny, clear pink flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant forms tight evergreen clumps about 1 foot tall and is tolerant of dry shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens. Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum' is known for its ornamental foliage, which has a graceful form and sometimes features saw-toothed edges. It is a spreading plant that makes an excellent small-scale ground cover. This species is part of the Epimedium genus, which is prized for its delicate flowers and attractive foliage. It is a low-maintenance plant that adds a touch of elegance to shaded areas.
Epimedium youngianum 'Benikujaku'
Epimedium youngianum 'Benikujaku' is a deciduous clumping plant with rosy pink flowers in early spring. It is similar to E. 'Tamabotan' but features darker pink blooms. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is resistant to rabbits.
Podophyllum delavayi
Podophyllum delavayi is a plant native to South-Central China, known for its lobed, peltate foliage mottled in spring. It produces deep red, foul-scented flowers in May and thrives in moist woodland conditions. This plant is perfect for adding a tropical look to shaded gardens.
Epimedium 'Pretty In Pink'
Epimedium 'Pretty In Pink' is a hybrid with tardily deciduous foliage that forms a 3-foot wide clump. In spring, it displays raspberry and green patterned leaves and large pink-spurred flowers with a raspberry cup. This shade-tolerant plant is ideal for dry shade areas, offering ornamental foliage with saw-toothed edges.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince' is a perennial plant with heart-shaped, deer-resistant leaves that are rose purple in color. It forms an 8-inch tall clump and produces dark purple flowers. After flowering, the plant develops an 18-inch tall leaf flush, adding to its ornamental appeal.
Epimedium warleyense 'Orangekönigin'
Epimedium warleyense 'Orangekönigin' is a hybrid plant with lighter orange flowers that bloom in late March and early April. Its deer-resistant foliage remains evergreen in warmer zones.
Epimedium 'Domino'
Epimedium 'Domino' is a hybrid shade plant with long, spiny green leaves and large white-spurred flowers with maroon tips. It is deer-resistant, tolerates dry shade, and has ornamental foliage with saw-toothed edges.
Epimedium 'Lyrical Lemonade'
Epimedium 'Lyrical Lemonade' is a hybrid plant with semi-evergreen clumps of long, spiny green leaves. It features bright yellow flowers with long sepals on 15-inch flower spikes from late March to April. The clumps can grow up to 16 inches tall and 4 feet wide when in bloom, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Epimedium omeiense 'Myriad Years'
Epimedium omeiense 'Myriad Years' is a cultivar introduced by Dan Hinkley in 2002, collected from limestone cliffs in Sichuan, China. It forms a glossy evergreen clump with new foliage that has a pink flush. The plant flowers in late spring, producing dark purple spurs and mauvy pink sepals. It is slowly spreading, reaching a patch size of 3 feet wide in 5 years.
Podophyllum peltatum 'Maid Marion'
Podophyllum peltatum 'Maid Marion' is a unique plant native to Texas, emerging around Valentine's Day. It grows 15-inch tall stalks with deeply incised green foliage adorned with copper patterns. The plant produces fragrant white flowers in spring and becomes dormant in summer. It spreads by rhizomes, forming an 8-foot wide patch over a decade, and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance.
Podophyllum peltatum 'Wagon Wheels'
Podophyllum peltatum 'Wagon Wheels', commonly known as mayapple, is a native plant with unique foliage that emerges in late winter. It features bronze blotches and a light green central ring on its leaves, with solitary white flowers appearing in spring. This summer-dormant species can form a 5-foot-wide patch over a decade.