This tough variety, named by Darrell Probst, has evergreen foliage that darkens to purple-black with green veins. Spreading by rhizomes, it forms a great massing; the bright yellow flowers are a welcome sight in the spring. (Sometimes know as pinnatum subsp. elegant.) Bright yellow flowers appear in 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.

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Botanical Name

Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum (AKA 'Thunderbolt)

Common Name

Thunderbolt Barrenwort

Bloom

Spring

Color

Yellow/Gold

Family

Berberidaceae

Height

10-14"

Hardy to Zone

4

Light

Part Shade/Shade

Spacing

10-14"