Barrenwort

Other names

Alpine Barrenwort, Bishop'S Hat, Common Barrenwort

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

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