Plants in family berberidaceae
Epimedium sagittatum 'Love Potion No 9'
Epimedium sagittatum 'Love Potion No 9' originates from southeastern China and features sharply triangular, glossy, evergreen leaves with spiny edges. The leaves emerge bronze in spring, and the plant produces airy terminal spikes of tiny light purple flowers with yellow centers in mid-spring.
Epimedium 'The Giant'
Epimedium 'The Giant' is a perennial plant known for its impressive size and unique features. Originating from Chongquing, China, it forms a clump of evergreen foliage about 1 foot tall and 30 inches wide. In spring, it produces tall stalks reaching 3 to 4 feet, adorned with light yellow flowers. This plant is versatile, thriving in part sun to light shade, and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It is also suitable for dry shade areas and can be used as a groundcover. The plant's indeterminate flowering adds to its appeal, making it a valuable addition to cottage gardens and living walls.
Epimedium diphyllum
Epimedium diphyllum is a deciduous, clumping plant with large leaves and small white flowers resembling snowdrops in late spring. It is tolerant of dry shade and makes an excellent small-scale groundcover. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens and adds ornamental interest with its saw-toothed foliage.
Epimedium 'Ninja Stars'
Epimedium 'Ninja Stars' is a vigorous evergreen groundcover known for its unique spiny-edged foliage that emerges bronze and matures to olive. This fairy wing plant features short spikes of vivid yellow flowers in late March, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens. It thrives in dry shade and is a reliable spring bloomer with ornamental saw-toothed leaves.
Epimedium 'Eco Select'
Epimedium 'Eco Select' is a plant with short stems and green leaves mottled with purple in spring. It produces 1-foot tall spikes of large, spider-like flowers with white backs and dark purple spurs in late spring, forming wide clumps over time.
Epimedium 'Chocolatte'
Epimedium 'Chocolatte' is a semi-evergreen perennial with unique chocolate brown flowers backed by white sepals. This hybrid forms a 20-inch tall and 3-foot wide clump, with new foliage emerging in a chocolate bronze hue. It thrives in light shade and is resistant to deer, making it a great choice for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium 'William Stearn'
Epimedium 'William Stearn' is a hybrid plant that forms a clump about 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It features long spikes of large, spider-like flowers with cherry-red spurs and mauvy pink sepals, blooming in mid-April. This plant is well-suited for cottage gardens and is known for its deer-resistant properties. Its unique flower structure and vibrant colors make it a captivating choice for shaded garden areas.
Berberis sheridaniana
Berberis sheridaniana is a Chinese-origin plant that reaches 3.5 feet tall with spiny green foliage. It produces bright yellow flowers from mid-October to mid-November, followed by bright blue fruit in February and March. This plant is deer-resistant and adds a splash of color to fall and winter gardens.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' is a dwarf selection with mid-spring bronzy-lavender ear-shaped foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and produces spidery violet flowers, thriving in dry shade. This plant is an excellent small-scale groundcover with ornamental foliage.
Epimedium franchetii
Epimedium franchetii, also known as 'Brimstone Butterfly', is a perennial plant native to China, recognized for its striking seasonal foliage and unique flowers. In early spring, its leaves emerge with a dark raspberry hue, transitioning to bronze and then green. The plant is adorned with large, butter-yellow flowers that resemble spiders. It is evergreen in some climates and is easy to grow, making it a popular choice for shade gardens. This cultivar has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, highlighting its ornamental value. It is also drought-tolerant and resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a resilient addition to various garden settings.
Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'
Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' is a vigorous hybrid of the Chinese Podophyllum delavayi, featuring 1.5-foot tall fuzzy red stalks and 18-inch wide tropical-looking leaves. The foliage is heavily mottled with measles-like splotches, and it produces bright red flowers resembling shredded mop heads in late April. This plant thrives in moist, organically rich soils and does not spread or go summer dormant like the US native mayapple.
Nandina domestica 'Twilight'
Nandina domestica 'Twilight' is a compact plant with variegated new growth that emerges pink with white flecks, eventually turning green. It forms a dense ball about 2 feet tall and wide, with sparse flowers.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Yubae'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Yubae' is a Japanese selection known for its tight clumping habit and deer resistance. It produces cranberry-red flowers in early spring and has bronze-emerging new foliage. The plant's citrus-like floral aroma is strongest in the afternoon, making it a fragrant addition to gardens.
Epimedium 'Candy Striper'
Epimedium 'Candy Striper' is a hybrid plant introduced in 2011, forming clumps 15 inches tall and 20 inches wide. It features small, four-petaled flowers with white and dark pink streaks, and leaves that emerge green with a purple edge. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in light shade.
Epimedium franchetii 'Lemon Drop'
Epimedium franchetii 'Lemon Drop' is an early flowering, clump-forming plant native to China, featuring large lemon-yellow flowers with creamy sepals. It has light bronze-emerging leaves and thrives in part sun to light shade. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium pubescens 'Snowflakes'
Epimedium pubescens 'Snowflakes' is a running form of Epimedium that creates a 6-inch tall by 3-foot wide patch of evergreen foliage. It blooms starting in mid-March with dainty white flowers held above the foliage. This plant is deer resistant and thrives in dry shade, making it a versatile groundcover.
Epimedium diphyllum 'Variegatum'
Epimedium diphyllum 'Variegatum' is a Japanese native perennial with grey-green leaves speckled with white. It forms an 8-inch clump and is deer-resistant. In early spring, it produces clusters of tiny white bell-shaped flowers. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' is an evergreen perennial introduced by Darrell Probst in 2008. It features spiny, narrow leaves and light yellow flowers in late March. This plant has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress'
Berberis eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' is a fall-flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with finely-cut blue-green summer foliage. It produces yellow flowers in late fall and early winter, followed by deep blue/black berries. This compact, pest-resistant plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate to low moisture, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Epimedium leptorrhizum
Epimedium leptorrhizum is a dwarf, clump-forming species native to Guizhou and Sichuan, China. It features leathery, dark green leaves with a mottled rose-purple pattern in spring, topped with rose-pink spider-like flowers. This plant prefers not to dry out completely and is evergreen in Zone 7 south.
Epimedium versicolor 'Sulphureum'
Epimedium versicolor 'Sulphureum' is a hybrid plant known for its bright red flower stalks and light yellow flowers in early spring. It forms a dense mass of foliage in shaded areas and spreads slowly each year. The green foliage with red mottling adds a decorative touch to gardens, making it a popular choice for shade-loving landscapes.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen' is a deciduous clumping plant with clusters of spider-like rosy red flowers in early spring. Its new leaves emerge light green with a purple tint, adding seasonal interest to gardens.
Epimedium lishihchenii
Epimedium lishihchenii is a rare species from China's Hubei Province, known for its bold evergreen foliage and mid-spring yellow, spider-like flowers. This plant forms 1-foot tall clumps and features bronze-tinted spring foliage. Its rarity and distinctive appearance make it a unique choice for shade gardens.
Epimedium rubrum 'Sweetheart'
Epimedium rubrum 'Sweetheart' is a hybrid plant with improved foliage and bright-pink flowers. It is fully evergreen, with new leaves flushed with red in spring.
Epimedium 'Picture Frame'
Epimedium 'Picture Frame' is a perennial plant introduced in 2014, known for its unique foliage and large, dangling white flowers. The plant forms an 18-inch tall and 30-inch wide clump, with new foliage emerging in mid-April featuring purple flecks. A second flush of leaves appears with a burgundy border and more prominent speckling. It is suitable for shaded areas and is deer and rabbit resistant.
Epimedium 'Great White Hope'
Epimedium 'Great White Hope' is a vigorous perennial known for its large size and pure white flowers that bloom in early April. The plant forms dense clusters of horizontal flowers and can grow up to 18 inches tall and 42 inches wide. Its robust nature and attractive blooms make it a standout choice for shaded garden areas.
Podophyllum pleianthum 'Taipei Treasure'
Podophyllum pleianthum 'Taipei Treasure' is a plant known for its large glossy green lobed leaves and unique ketchup-colored flowers in early spring. This plant forms a 2-foot tall by 1.5-foot wide clump and does not run or go dormant in early summer. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is a favorite among gardeners for its deer resistance and drought tolerance. The plant's striking appearance and adaptability to various conditions make it a valuable addition to any garden.