Barrenwort
Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl'
Berberidaceae
Other names
Alpine Barrenwort, Bishop'S Hat, Common Barrenwort
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Source of plant
Garden Vision
Description
With shorter rhizomes than the species, it spreads only 4-5" a year, but its denser growth habit and thick foliage make it a far superior groundcover for smothering out weeds. Inner-sepals are pale red. Overall height is only 8". Same drought tolerance as the species.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
drought tolerance