Plants in family berberidaceae
Epimedium davidii
Epimedium davidii is a rare, clump-forming Chinese species selected for 'Rare and Precious Plants of China'. It features spiny evergreen leaflets and 18-inch spikes of large, yellow, spider-like flowers with red bands. This plant blooms from early spring through most of the summer, adding a unique touch to gardens.
Epimedium sagittatum
Epimedium sagittatum, often referred to as horny goat weed, is a perennial plant native to southeastern China. It is admired for its spectacular foliage, featuring sharply triangular leaves with dramatic spines and a glossy evergreen appearance. The plant produces airy spikes of tiny light purple flowers with yellow centers, adding a delicate touch to gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for dry shade gardens. Known for its resilience, Epimedium sagittatum is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Epimedium 'Atlas'
Epimedium 'Atlas' is a hybrid plant from Free Spirit Nursery, forming a 1-foot tall by 30-inch wide clump. It produces spider-shaped, ivory white flowers with contrasting lavender pink sepals in spring. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade and is deer resistant, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Epimedium pubescens
Epimedium pubescens is a tall-growing Chinese species with evergreen foliage and clump-forming rhizomes. It produces tiny white-and-yellow bicolor flowers en masse on stalks above the foliage. This plant is known for its attractive residual evergreen foliage in spring and thrives in part sun to 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.
Epimedium 'Golden Angels'
Epimedium 'Golden Angels' is a semi-evergreen plant with long, arched stalks of large, dangling yellow flowers. It blooms from mid-March to July and is known for its long flowering period.
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 '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.
Berberis aquifolium 'Compactum'
Berberis aquifolium 'Compactum' is a compact form of Mahonia, an evergreen plant with color-changing leaves. It produces yellow spring flowers and purple summer berries, attracting pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is deer resistant and tolerates full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
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 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.
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.
Podophyllum 'Galaxy'
Podophyllum 'Galaxy' is a deciduous perennial introduced from Japan, known for its unique hexagonal leaves with a black starfish pattern. It grows up to 18 inches tall and features red, pendulous flowers in spring. This plant is ideal for part sun to light shade and does not go dormant in summer, making it a reliable choice for adding interest to shaded garden areas.
Epimedium 'Stoplights'
Epimedium 'Stoplights' is a hybrid plant forming a 1-foot tall and 30-inch wide clump. It blooms in early April with 12-inch tall spikes of flowers featuring long yellow spurs, an orange cup, and bright red outer sepals. This plant is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Epimedium 'Pink Champagne'
Epimedium 'Pink Champagne' is an evergreen perennial with long, tapered leaves featuring dark purple blotches. It blooms in early April with 15-inch floral spikes adorned with large white spurs and raspberry cups. This plant has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, highlighting its ornamental value and garden performance.
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 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.
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 '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 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.
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 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.