Epimedium x rubrum (red barrenwort)
With red flowers and red veined leaves this is an epimedium hybrid adds a touch of color to the spring shade garden.
Epimedium x rubrum is a cross between Epimedium alpinum and Epimedium grandiflorum. A rhizomatous, clump forming perennial that makes a good groundcover and does well in dappled shade in a humus rich well drained soil. Zones: 5 to 9
Growing notes and Epimedium x rubrum (red barrenwort)
Try a humus rich soil that has some well rotted manure dug well in. Epimedium x rubrum (red barrenwort) will do well in poorer soils, but will do a lot better in a good soil. Dappled shade, or morning sun and afternoon shade is best.
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