Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Sizes available: True gallon (uprooted early June)

Basics: zones 5-9, 12" x 18" (can spread up to 4" per year), part to full shade, pale yellow flowers on curved wands held above the foliage in mid-spring, new leaves flush red and mature to green, very adaptable to dry shade.

Common names: Barrenwort

Family: Berberidaceae

Origin/Distribution: Most species Epimediums are from Asia

Habitat: deciduous woodland

More: This particular Epimedium is quite vigorous and makes and excellent woodland ground cover that looks good all year, so site accordingly. Many varieties of Barrenwort have been in cultivation for over 150 years. A tried and true perennial for a shady border. Will gradually increase into a nice-size clump via rhizome. The foliage looks great all summer. Clumps can be divided in late summer. I have seen early season bees feeding on the flowers.

Nursery: Honey Petal Plants

Image credits: Midwest Groundcovers, LLC