Melinda Myers

Barrenwort

Botanical Name

Epimedium

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8

Height

8 to 12 inches

Width

12 inches

Flowers

Early to mid spring: red, yellow, white

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist to dry, well-drained, organic

Planting & Care

• Space plants 12 inches apart
• Divide in spring or fall, remove old foliage in late winter
• Though it prefers moist soils, barrenwort will tolerate dry soils under trees once established

Problems

None serious