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Epimedium X rubrum
Red Barrenwort
- » Excellent ground cover
- » Grows well in shaded areas
- » Makes a great addition to a rock garden
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:10-12 in
- Spread:15-18 in
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
High foliage is dense green, turning red in spring and fall. Red flowers bloom April-May. Great in rock gardens.
Attributes
| • | Rock Garden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Exposure
| • | Full Shade |
Habit
| • | Ground Cover |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Epimedium X rubrum
Best growth occurs in partial to full shade in moist, highly organic soils. Excellent as a groundcover under mature trees. Cut back dead foliage in spring to expose new growth. Cut back old foliage in early spring. Provide moisture, shade, and organic soils for optimum health.