Collection: Barrenwort (Epimedium) Perennials

Epimedium is a spring-flowering perennial that gardeners are discovering more and more — and it's easy to see why. It brings whimsical texture to even the darkest spots in the garden, which is why barrenwort has earned a well-deserved spot in shady landscapes everywhere. Its fairy-like flowers hang from thin stems in shades of cream, yellow, and pink. They bloom in mid to late spring above heart-shaped to lance-like foliage. Because it resists deer and rabbits and thrives in shady, woodland areas, it fills a gap few other plants can. That makes it a valuable addition to any shade garden.

Barrenwort adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, including dry shade. That makes it especially useful where other shade plants struggle. It prefers rich, moist, woodland soils, but it handles tougher spots with ease. Rhizomes spread underground to form large clumps over time, so epimedium also works beautifully as a shade ground cover.