Plants in genus epimedium
Epimedium grandiflorum
Epimedium grandiflorum, native to Japan and Korea, is a deciduous perennial with red stems and green heart-shaped leaves. It produces long-spurred flowers in pink, white, yellow, or purple in early spring. This deer-resistant plant is a popular groundcover for woodland gardens.
Epimedium pubigerum
Epimedium pubigerum is a drought-tolerant perennial native to southeastern Bulgaria and the Transcaucasus region. It features heart-shaped, evergreen leaves that are purplish bronze when young and dark glossy green at maturity. In spring, it produces creamy white or pink flowers. This plant forms compact mounds of leathery foliage and is well-suited for dry shade gardens.
Epimedium sempervirens
Epimedium sempervirens is an evergreen perennial with large pure white flowers in early spring. It is suitable for woodland gardens and thrives in zone 7 and south.
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 '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 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 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 '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.
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.
Epimedium youngianum 'Yenomoto'
Epimedium youngianum 'Yenomoto' is a hybrid perennial known for its large, white-spurred flowers that bloom on wiry stems in early spring. This plant is a member of the Epimedium genus, which is valued for its delicate flowers and attractive foliage. 'Yenomoto' thrives in part sun to light shade and is well-suited for dry shade conditions, making it a versatile choice for challenging garden spots. Its ability to resist rabbits and its adaptability to various garden settings make it a popular choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. This plant is native to Japan and is often used in cottage gardens and shade perennial borders. Its charming flowers and low maintenance requirements make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their 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 pauciflorum 'Platypetalum'
Epimedium pauciflorum 'Platypetalum' is a unique perennial hybrid from Sichuan Province, China, known for its spiny leaves and vibrant golden yellow flowers. This plant blooms in late spring, producing long spikes adorned with small flowers. It thrives in dry, shaded areas and is resistant to rabbits, making it a suitable choice for shade gardens and xeriscaping. Its natural habitat and hybrid nature contribute to its resilience and adaptability in various garden settings.
Epimedium franchetii 'Golden Earrings'
Epimedium franchetii 'Golden Earrings' is a spreading perennial from China's Jiangxi Province, named in 1997. It grows 18 inches tall and 4 feet wide, with large evergreen leaflets and upright panicles of yellow flowers with downward-pointing spurs. Blooming from late March through April, it thrives in dry shade and is resistant to deer.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Circe'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Circe' is a heavy-flowering fairy wing plant that forms a tight clump with arching foliage. Its new leaves emerge bronze before turning green, and it produces vivid violet flowers with white-tipped spurs on 1-foot tall spikes. This deer-resistant plant is ideal for dry shade gardens and adds a touch of whimsy with its early spring blooms.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pink Parasol'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pink Parasol' is a vigorous perennial forming a clump up to 22 inches tall and 30 inches wide. It features large, rosy-lavender flowers from late March to early May and deer-resistant foliage that emerges purple-bronze. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for dry shade areas. Its robust growth and attractive flowers make it a standout choice for spring gardens.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 '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.