Epimedium (Barrenwort)

Epimedium, also known as Barrenwort, is a graceful shade loving perennial that adds quiet beauty to the garden. In early spring it sends up delicate, dancing flowers in shades of yellow, pink, white, or copper that hover above a mound of heart shaped leaves. The foliage often changes color through the seasons, bringing soft reds and bronzes in spring and warm tones again in autumn. Epimedium thrives in dry shade where many other plants struggle, making it a valuable choice for difficult spots under trees or along shaded borders. It spreads slowly to form a gentle, low growing carpet that looks natural and refined. Easy to care for and long lived, Epimedium brings subtle charm and dependable performance to any shade garden.