Red Barrenwort (S)
Epimedium rubrum
Plant 12” apart in average, dry to medium-wet, well-drained soils, in part to full shade. Grows well under trees. Tolerates drought once established. Cut back any remaining old foliage in late winter. Red and yellow flowers appear above foliage that is tinged with red in spring, maturing to green then turning reddish in fall. Quite a carefree plant, which survives well in dry shade. Slowly spreads to form a nice patch, and can act as a taller growing groundcover or an edger for paths and walkways. Height 12”. Hardy to zone 4.
