Melinda Myers

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