Vigorous and mound-forming. White flowers appear between April and May.

Epimedium is a choice, semi-evergreen ground cover known for its graceful heart-shaped foliage and Columbine-like flowers (flowers arise before the leaves). It does well in dry conditions and deep shade, and is one of the hardiest perennials.

The photo on bottom left shows a variety or cultivar similar to the one above. It may be a different color or slightly different size, but it gives you an idea of what it will look like in a garden or landscape setting.

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Botanical Name

Epimedium grandiflorum (White Selection)

Common Name

White Selection Barrenwort

Bloom

Spring

Color

White

Family

Berberidaceae

Height

8-10"

Hardy to Zone

5

Light

Part Shade/Shade

Spacing

12"