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Epimedium x rubrum

Red Barrenwort

Delicate groundcover with heart-shaped leaves, yellow and red flowers. Slow growing plant; prefers some sun and moist soil containing large amounts of organic matter. Good choice for shady gardens because of its shade tolerance and its ability to hold its own against competing trees and shrubs.

  • Height: 8" – 12"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: May
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics - Epimedium x rubrum

  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Flower Color

    • Red
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • Europe
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

Possible Substitutions for Epimedium x rubrum

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21568A Carex Silver Scepter A GS 1
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Silver Sceptre Sedge

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