Epimedium Fire Dragon - Barrenwort

Small evergreen undershrubs or deciduous perennials with delicate flowers. These very beautiful shade plants can be grown in a bed, or in a large shady rockery, preferably along a path to fully enjoy their great beauty. They are all hardy without any protection down to -12°C (10.4°F), -13°C (8.6°F).

The western species are very cold-resistant and accept difficult conditions, such as living in dense shade under trees, in very dry or damp clay soil. The Asian species prefer soil that remains moist to wet in summer, well-drained, rich in humus, without limestone, and also tolerate dense shade. They all grow relatively slowly, but they live for many years without any special care.