Plants in family berberidaceae
Epimedium myrianthum 'Mottled Madness'
Epimedium myrianthum 'Mottled Madness' is a charming evergreen perennial with raspberry and green patterned leaves. In early spring, it produces airy spikes of tiny white and yellow flowers. This plant forms a 15-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in part sun to light shade. 'Mottled Madness' adds a whimsical touch to shaded areas with its unique foliage and delicate blooms.
Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum'
Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum' is a Japanese hybrid with tight clumps of heart-shaped, light green leaves that are purple-brown when young. It features 10-inch stalks of dainty, white, bell-shaped flowers in early spring. This plant is perfect for massing in woodland gardens, providing a delicate and charming floral display.
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame'
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame' is a compact, clump-forming evergreen shrub with striking scarlet-red foliage year-round. It grows to 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet wide, producing white flowers in spring and sometimes berries in fall. This low-maintenance plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and is resistant to disease, pests, heat, and drought. It thrives in full sun with moderate watering, making it an excellent choice for adding color to gardens with minimal upkeep.
Epimedium 'Sunny And Share'
Epimedium 'Sunny And Share' is a spreading plant that forms a thick evergreen patch, reaching 14 inches tall and 4 feet wide in five years. It features small green leaves flecked with bronze and short flower spikes with yellow bells. This plant blooms from late March to midsummer and is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carousel'
Berberis thunbergii 'Golden Carousel' is a compact, upright shrub that is a sport of Japanese and Korean barberries. Its leaves change color from golden yellow in spring to green in summer, and orange/red in fall. This plant is tolerant of urban pollution, deer-resistant, and hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide, thriving in full sun for the best color.
Nandina domestica 'Harbour Belle'
Nandina domestica 'Harbour Belle' is a broadleaf evergreen in warmer climates, known for its white spring flowers and red fall color. It grows up to 18 inches tall and nearly 3 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf'
Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf' is a true dwarf, semi-evergreen shrub that thrives in full sun to full shade. It is heat and drought tolerant once established and is known for its showy foliage and fall color. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for adding color to gardens.
Epimedium acuminatum 'White Flower Form'
Epimedium acuminatum 'White Flower Form' is a white-flowered variant of the Epimedium species, forming 1-foot tall evergreen clumps. It features long flower spikes with large yellow spider-like spur flowers backed by long white sepals. This plant is suitable for shade gardens, offering unique floral displays.
Epimedium acuminatum 'Ruby Shan'
Epimedium acuminatum 'Ruby Shan' is a unique perennial known for its striking foliage and flowers. Originating from Sichuan, China, it forms a clump about 1 foot tall and 30 inches wide. The evergreen leaves are long, pointed, and emerge with a purple pattern. In late March, it produces long, arching spikes of large, spider-like flowers with white sepals and raspberry spurs. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Podophyllum aurantiocaule
Podophyllum aurantiocaule is a rare Chinese mayapple species, typically growing to 2 feet tall. It usually develops two leaves and produces pinkish red umbrella-like flowers in early spring. This clump-forming plant remains green until fall and was collected in Yunnan, China.
Epimedium 'Black Sea'
Epimedium 'Black Sea' is an evergreen hybrid with 14-inch tall stems and black swirl patterns in green foliage during fall. It produces small light yellow flowers in spring and forms a 3-foot wide clump in five years under good conditions.
Epimedium rubrum
Epimedium rubrum is a semi-evergreen clumper with light green, heart-shaped foliage that is margined and mottled with red in spring. It produces rosy-red flowers in spring and is well-suited for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium 'Cinnamon Coconut'
Epimedium 'Cinnamon Coconut' is a unique perennial introduced in 2023, featuring cinnamon red leaves that turn green and pure white flowers in mid-April. It forms an 18-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump and is known for its later flowering fairy wings.
Epimedium pauciflorum
Epimedium pauciflorum is an evergreen ground cover known for its vigorously spreading habit and softly spined foliage. It produces lavender flowers in spring and sometimes summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas. This plant is also rabbit resistant and suitable for dry shade conditions.
Epimedium acuminatum 'Night Mistress'
Epimedium acuminatum 'Night Mistress' is a perennial plant introduced by Darrell Probst in 2004, collected from Chongqing, China. It forms 2-foot wide clumps with long, arching flower spikes in early spring. The large flowers feature giant purple inner sepals and white exterior sepals, earning it the RHS Award of Garden Merit. This plant thrives on raised slopes and is ideal for shaded garden areas, offering a striking display of color and form.
Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'
Epimedium 'Fire Dragon' is a hybrid plant known for its semi-evergreen foliage and vibrant flowers. It forms a clump about 20 inches tall, with chocolate brown leaves that provide a rich backdrop for its yellow flowers with red spurs. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in dry shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens. Its unique foliage and flower combination add interest to shaded areas.
Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope'
Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope' is a hybrid plant known for its striking foliage and unique flower clusters. It features 2-foot tall stalks with 18-inch wide hexagonal green leaves adorned with a kaleidoscope pattern of silver and black. In late summer, it produces clusters of large wine-red flowers, adding a dramatic touch to shaded garden areas.
Epimedium 'Cosmic Stars'
Epimedium 'Cosmic Stars' is a hybrid plant introduced in 2019, forming a 10-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump. It boasts over 60 arching flower sprays with dark purple inner spurs and mauve outer sepals, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Epimedium campanulatum
Epimedium campanulatum is a clump-forming evergreen species with small leaves that turn purple in winter. In spring, it is topped with arching sprays of bright yellow, campanula-like bells. This plant is ideal for dry shade gardens and is known for its resilience and ornamental appeal.
Epimedium 'Dancing Stars'
Epimedium 'Dancing Stars' is a hybrid of Epimedium acuminatum, known for its vigorous growth and arching terminal panicles of large flowers. The flowers feature long white spurs and yellow cups, blooming from late March to early June. This plant forms an 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Epimedium versicolor 'Versicolor'
Epimedium versicolor 'Versicolor' is a hybrid groundcover known for its reddish-purple foliage with green veins. It produces peachy-pink flowers with yellow centers, resembling a sunset. Growing to a height of 14 inches, it spreads 4 to 5 inches per year, making it a superb choice for covering ground. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in part sun to light shade, adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Epimedium versicolor 'Cherry Tart'
Epimedium versicolor 'Cherry Tart' is a deer-resistant plant with burgundy-flushed foliage and mauvy pink flowers with red spurs. It forms a slowly-expanding clump and blooms in late March, adding color to shaded garden areas.
Epimedium omeiense 'Razzleberry'
Epimedium omeiense 'Razzleberry' is a unique Chinese hybrid known for its deer-resistant qualities and slow-spreading nature. It forms a patch about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide over five years. The plant blooms from late March to late May, showcasing large flowers with purple spurs and white sepals on 18-inch long, arching floral spikes. Its new foliage is distinctively speckled with raspberry hues, adding visual interest to gardens. This perennial thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for dry shade areas, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Podophyllum pleianthum 'Sugar Daddy'
Podophyllum pleianthum 'Sugar Daddy' is a variegated Chinese mayapple known for its unstable white leaf streaking, which can sometimes result in solid green leaves. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in light to full shade, making it a unique addition to shaded gardens.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Dark Beauty'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Dark Beauty' is a deer-resistant perennial with foliage that emerges chocolate-purple and transitions to green. In spring, it produces large, bicolor purple-and-white flowers with a light citrus fragrance. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and rock gardens, offering both visual interest and resilience against wildlife.
Epimedium youngianum 'Pink Star'
Epimedium youngianum 'Pink Star' is a hybrid plant with silvery pink flowers that bloom in very early spring. It features evergreen foliage and is a cross between E. 'Candy Hearts' and E. diphyllum. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is well-suited for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium versicolor var. neosulphureum
Epimedium versicolor var. neosulphureum is a hybrid plant with a tight-growing clump of evergreen foliage and pale yellow flowers on 12-inch stalks in early spring. It thrives in shade and tolerates dry conditions, making it a valuable addition to spring displays in shade gardens. Removing old foliage is recommended for the best floral display.
Epimedium 'Flamingo Dancer'
Epimedium 'Flamingo Dancer' is a vigorous clump-forming plant introduced in 2001, known for its bright crimson-red flowers with pink spurs that bloom in late March. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in part sun to light shade and is well-suited for rock gardens and woodland settings. 'Flamingo Dancer' attracts insects and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its unique flower color and form add a splash of color to early spring landscapes.