Barrenwort
Uses:
- Groundcovers
- In Planters
- Wildlife Gardens
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Foliage Interest
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Full Shade to Partial Sun
- 0 - 3 Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 5-9
- What is My Zone?
Barrenwort, also known as Epimedium, are grown for their delicate, heart-shaped leaves and nodding flowers in yellow, pink, white, or purple flowers that bloom in spring. These shade-loving perennials are perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as groundcovers under trees, where they can create a lush, carpet-like effect.
About Barrenwort

Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed, Yin Yang Huo
Asia (China, Japan, Korea), Mediterranean regions
Perennials
Deciduous
5–9
White, pink, yellow, orange, purple, or red
Spring
Clumping, spreading slowly by rhizomes
Bees and other pollinators
Shade, dry soil once established
Deer, rabbits