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Sulphur Barrenwort

Botanical Name
Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 9
Height
9 to 12 inches
Width
9 to 18 inches
Flowers
Midspring: Yellow
Light
Part to full shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Planting & Care
  • Once established, Sulphureum tolerates dry shade better than other epimediums
  • Prune back older foliage in late winter or early spring
  • Divide in spring or fall
  • Grows well under trees
Problems
None serious

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