| Epimediums Epimediums make a fine slow-spreading groundcover, excellent for shade under trees where few other plants will perform. Evergreen to semi-evergreen, leaves often emerge in bright colors in the spring, turn green for the season, and then color up again for the fall. In spring short sprays of star-like flowers appear in various colors. They like fertile soil, often tolerate drier conditions and most are hardy to Zone 5. With the opening of China to Western exploration many new species have been discovered and are finding their way into American horticulture. We are offering several new ones again this year and will have many more to come in the future once quantities become sufficient. Plants listed with a "Cc" number have been acquired from Darrell Probst of Garden Vision, who is the American expert on Epimedium, and identify a particular clone that he has identified and propagated. Although we list most Epimediums as Zone 5 we've heard many success stories with the plant in harsher climates...a good mulch may be the answer. |
| **E. alpinum [12”] Good variety for an area with dry shade...small red and yellow flowers. Spreads to form a groundcover and will be semi-evergreen. Z5. |
| E. alpinum ‘Shrimp Girl’ [8”] (Cc930006) A selected form of E. alpinum with a much tighter growth habit |
 E. brachyrrhizum[8"] (Cc940111) One of the newer species from China and remains evergreen in the Northwest...has large spider-like rose-pink flowers in mid-spring and new growth shows patches of reddish blotches. Z5 |
| E. brevicornu [10”] (Og 88.010 Cc950224) We finally have enough of this very hardy deciduous species from Northern China to offer a few. Lots of small white flowers that have a spot of yellow in the center are held above heart-shaped medium green leaves. Z4 |
| E. chlorandrum [10”] Large evergreen leaves display pink blotches when young but turn medium green later. The flowers are a soft yellow and similar in size and shape to those of E. acuminatum. Z6 |
 E. diphyllum ‘Variegatum’[8-10”] Small green leaves are splashed with irregular patches of white. Small white flowers are held above the leaves. Z5 |
| E. ecalcaratum [14”] (Og. 93.082 Cc970229) A species from China that seems to be quite close to E. davidii in that the growth habit and leaf appearance are very similar. The flowers are different as they do not have spurs but are the same size and yellow color. This clumper has shown good vigor… Z5 |
 **E. fargesii[12-18”] This wonderful epimedium has narrow arrow shaped evergreen leaves with interesting lavender and white flowers. Z6 |
 E. franchetii[18"] Great foliage and wonderful flowers...a Chinese species with large evergreen leaves that grow 18" and even taller in the right conditions. The flowers are also large and a bright sulphur yellow in color. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum [15"] Nice white flowers with rose-violet overtones in early spring are held above reddish foliage... leaves turn green as the season progresses; deciduous. Z5 |
| **E. grandiflorum ‘Album’ [18-20”] (Cc950039) A nice form with large, pure white flowers held above apple-green leaves. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Benedict’s Violet’ [9”] (Cc950130) This form only grows to 9”…flower color is a reddish-grape purple. New growth is tinted red. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Dark Beauty’ [12”] (Cc950132) A wonderful form of E. grandiflorum with chocolate-brown new growth that fades to medium green by late spring. Large dark rose and white flowers are held above the leaves. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Lavender Lady’ [8”] (950094) Darrell Probst’s introduction of a hybrid obtained from Harold Epstein…large lavender flowers with white tips make a great display against a background of new growth which is red and later fades to green. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum 'Lilafee'[15"] In the spring glossy purple new growth is topped with violet-purple flowers...a vigorous variety that flowers freely and forms a compact mound. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Mizuhomaru’ [12”] (Cc970236) From Japan…pale rose-purple flowers differ from most grandiflorums in that the spurs curve inwards toward the center of the flower rather than point outwards. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Nanum’ [5”] Adorable dwarf grandiflorum acquired from Great Britain…medium-sized white flowers are held above bright green leaves which sometimes have a purple band. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Orion’ [18”] Large purple-red flowers on this introduction from Dick Weaver of WeDu Nursery will grow to 18”+. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Princess Susan’ [8-14”] (Cc960044) A large growing plant with cherry-red and white flowers that are held above the small green leaves. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Purple Mountain’ [18”] This is a Naylor Creek Nursery selection…grows to a height of 18” and is quite vigorous. The flowers are royal purple…darker than the flowers on E. ‘Lilafee’. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum ‘Purple Prince’[18”] We have found this one to be the deepest purple flowered epimedium we grow…medium-size purple flowers appear in early spring above purplish foliage that fades to green. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum ‘Queen Esta’[12”] (Cc920021) Flowers are a beautiful combination of two tones of lavender displayed over new growth that is purplish and later fades to green. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Red Queen’ [12-14”] (Cc950055) Vigorous grower with huge leaves but it’s a shy bloomer as the rosy-red flowers peak out from under the leaves. Nice clumper that makes a statement in not time. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum ‘Rubin Krone’ [12”] Very pretty grandiflorum that has red and pink flowers with white spurs held above a low growing mound of bright green foliage. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple[14"] (Cc950120) Vigorous plant with large flowers of lavender-purple held above the leaves...new leaves are tinted red. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum Sirius [16"] (Cc920024) Pale pink flowers are quite large and bloom in early spring above the leaves at about 5"...soon after a second flush of leaves develop and grow to about 16" tall. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum Tama No Genpei Genpei [16"] (Cc950238) A wonderful form of the species with good sized bicolor flowers of lavender and white. New growth is tinted purple. Z5 |
| **E. grandiflorum var coelestre ‘Alpine Beauty’ [6”] (Cc950058) A smaller growing form with leaves that have a light purple band on the edge. The flowers are a light yellow color. A late bloomer that is quite hardy. Z3 |
| E grandiflorum ‘White Queen’ [14”] An outstanding form of grandiflorum with pure white flowers held just below the leaves which are a soft apple green. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum ‘Yubae’[15”] A hybrid from Japan…according to Darrell Probst this is the same plant as E. grandiflorum ‘Rose Queen—‘Yubae’ came first and will be the only one we offer. Green leaves are tinted with red overtones and flowers are large, spider-like and mixed shades of red and pink with white tips. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum var. higoense [6”] A delightful dwarf form of E. grandiflorum with a purple band on the edge of the leaves in early spring. Flowers are creamy-white and held just above the leaves. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum var. higoense ‘Bandit [12”] (Cc950057) Similar to parent except that the leaf bands are wider, darker and more striking. Same creamy-white flowers. Z5 |
 E. grandiflorum var. thunbergianum ‘White Splashed’[8-12”] Medium green leaves are splashed with white blotches and patches…pristine white flowers put on a stunning show against the variegated foliage in spring. True collector’s plant. X5 |
| E. grandiflorum var. violaceum [15"] (Cc890001) Leaves are dark purplish-red in spring with deep lavender flowers. Z5 |
| E. grandiflorum var. violaceum Variegatum Variegatum [12"] (Cc950060) An interesting plant with leaves variegated with creamy-white blotches in the spring...the variegation fades by summer. Should in full shade for best display. Lavender flowers. Z5 |
| E. hunanense [20”] A species from China. Very vigorous and very rare…forms a large clump of medium green leaves topped with bright yellow flowers that are held high above the foliage. Z5 |
| E. illicifolium [12”+] (OG93.020, Cc990006) New offering for 2005 collected by Mikinori Ogisu in Shanxi Province, China and described by Prof. Stearn in 1998 as a new species. The leaves remind one of holly leaves as they have very spiny margins. An evergreen plant with good cold hardiness. The flowers number 25 or more on 18”stems…yellow spider-like flowers with green sepals. Z4 with some protection |
| E. leptorrhizum [6"] Another wonderful evergreen species from China...leaves have impressed veins and the flowers are very large and lilac in color with long tips (spurs). This species is very low growing and is happiest when planted in partial shade and rich soil. Z5 |
| **E. membranaceum [15-20”] This is an evergreen clump forming species that blooms with yellow spider-like flowers starting in late spring and continuing through the summer |
| E. myrianthum 'Mottled Madness' [24"] (Cc940110) Selected by Darrell Probst for its burgundy colored mottled leaves that appear in the spring and last for several weeks. Leaves turn green during growing season and the mottled color returns in fall and thru winter. Clump forming species that remains evergreen ...also many tiny flowers per stem |
| E. ogisui [6”] (OG91.001) Very choice evergreen species from Sichuan Province in China…plant has evergreen leaves and a horizontal growth habit. Stunning pure white flowers are captivating. Z5 |
| E. perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' [to 16"] Bright yellow flowers in the spring are almost an inch in diameter and are held above evergreen leaves...this species forms nice clumps. Z5 |
| E. pinnatum ssp. colchicum [12"] Large glossy evergreen leaves make a dramatic setting for large butter-yellow flowers in early spring. Z5 |
| E. pinnatum ssp. colchicum ‘Thunderbolt’ [12”] (Cc890003) Difference between this and E. pinnatum ssp. colchicum is that the leaves turn dark purple-black at the onset of cold weather but the veins remain green and thus the name ‘Thunderbolt. Evergreen and same yellow flowers. Z5 |
| E. platypetalum [12”] (OG93.085, Cc960067) Collector’s plant and a specie from China…10-20 yellow flowers are small and spurless and held on stems above the leaves. Z5 |
| E. platypetalum x E. pauciflorum [12"] A naturally occurring hybrid from China...small shiny evergreen leaves with toothed edges on this groundcover that spreads by long rhizomes. Flowers are small, very delicate and, unlike most other Epimediums, are spurless...they hang down like little soft yellow to chartreuse bells. Z5 |
| E. pubescens [14"] (OG.91.003) A rare new evergreen Chinese species with arrowhead-shaped foliage that displays a very prominent toothed edge. Leaves are mottled with purple-red blotches in the spring and the small star-shaped flowers are borne in a compound infloresence of 30+ white sepals and short orange spurs. Z6 |
| E. pubigerum [16"] Leathery evergreen foliage is shiny and leaves are small...small creamy-white flowers. Z5 |
| E. rhizomatosum [12"] A new species from China...evergreen leaves have whitish backs and a slightly toothed edge -purple-red blotches appear in the spring. Flowers are large, bright yellow in color and borne in a compound infloresence numbering 40+. Has proven to bloom steadily from April to October in the Northwest. Z5. Outstanding! |
| E. sempervirens [8"] A clump-forming evergreen species from Japan with medium green leaves that produces creamy white flowers in spring. Z5 |
 E. sempervirens ‘Creamsickle’[6”] This variegated epimedium is quite rare and makes a stunning display. The foliage is splashed with creamy-white blotches and the variegation holds all season on this semi-evergreen specimen. White flowers in early spring simply add more interest to a wonderful plant. Vigorous grower that is happiest in morning sun and afternoon shade. Moist, well-draining soil recommended. Z4. A real collector’s plant |
| E. sempervirens ‘Mars’ [10”] (Cc920035) From Japan…interesting form with rose-red flowers in abundance. Z4 |
| E. sempervirens ‘Rose Dwarf’ [5”] (Cc950027) Dwarf variety with medium-sized green leaves and dark-lavender flowers. Z4 |
| E. sempervirens ‘Vega’ [6”] (Cc950211) What makes this selection of E. sempervirens unique is that it has extremely glossy medium green leaves that maintain the sheen well into summer…white flowers. Z5 |
| E. sempervirens ‘White Purity’ [10”] (Cc950056) Vigorous grower that is a shy bloomer with large white flowers peeking from below the medium green leaves. Z4 |
| E. stellulatum ‘long leaf form’ [18”] A Chinese species with narrow evergreen toothed leaves…white and yellow flowers are small and star-like. Z4 |
| E. stellulatum ‘Wudang Star’ [18”] (Cc960139) A selection of E. stellulatum with evergreen leathery foliage with a spiny margin…star-like white flowers with yellow-gold centers held above the foliage. Hardy to Z4 with some protection |
| sutchuenense [8”] (Cc970072) A plant with large lavender-mauve flowers…good groundcover spreading with long thin rhizomes. Z5 |
| E. wushanense [36”] (OG93.019) E. wushanense with its distinctive and elegant foliage is one of the most spectacular of the species epimediums. The leaflets are long, narrow and spiny with very hairy stems and leaf veins. The flower stems on mature plants can reach to 3’+ with up to 100 flowers on the compound infloresence. This form has soft lemon-yellow flowers. Truly, a collectors plant! Very rare and very limited |
| E. x ‘After Midnight’ [12”] An introduction from Diana Reeck…a deciduous hybrid with many small white flowers displayed against chocolate brown leaves that later turn green with a slight reddish-brown edge. Z5 |
 E. x ‘Anju’[10”] Tiny pale pink, almost white flowers are held above serrated leaves. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Beni Chidori’[6-8”] Low growing variety with red spurred flowers…spurs tipped with white. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Beni Goromo’14”] Vigorous grower with lots of pink flowers in early spring on a large plant…unusual flowers that are shaped like a cross. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Beni Yushima’[6”] Low grower with lots of reddish-pink flowers produced in abundance in early spring. Z4 |
| E. x ‘Buttered Popcorn’ [10”] (Cc960040) This hybrid of E. x setosum and E. davidii has bright yellow flowers held a mass of evergreen toothed green leaves. Very vigorous and forms a large clump quickly. Z5 |
| **E. x cantabrigiense [18”] This is a semi-evergreen clump forming variety with salmon colored flowers held above medium green leaves. Z5 |
| E. x ‘Creeping Yellow’ [10”] Although this one is named ‘Creeping Yellow’ it has bright WHITE flowers…they are held just above the pale-green leaves which has red speckles and red edges. Z5 |
 E. x ‘Enchantress’[12-15”] English hybrid from Washfield Nursery…Elizabeth Strangman’s cross of E. dolichostemon and E. leptorrhizum has lovely pink flowers held above the long narrow evergreen leaves. Z5 |
 E. x ‘Flamingo Dancer’ [12”] Brought back from Japan by Dan Heims and named by Diana Reeck…two-tone pink spider-like flowers held above mottled foliage in the spring. Z5 |
 E. x ‘Fuku Juji’[6”] Low grower with small leaves topped with abundant flowers that are deep pink and in the shape of a cross. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Hagoromo’[6”] Dwarf form of grandiflorum…pure white flowers have pink spurs on a low growing plant. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Hakubai’[6”] Smaller growing variety with pure white spurs and outer petals. Z4 |
 E. x Jujisei[6”] Unusual flower that is flat and very pale pink and forms the shape of a cross..... |
| E. x ‘Kaguyamine’ [15-18”] (Cc950225) A marvelous evergreen hybrid of E. acuminatum x E. dolichostemon…new growth is mottled with pink blotches and topped with flowers of pink and dark purple Z5 |
 E. x ‘Koharu’[6”] Another low growing variety from Japan with pale pink spurred flowers and the spurs are tipped with white. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Koki’[6”] Dwarf grandiflorum type with medium green leaves topped with white spurred flowers in spring. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Kozakura’[16”] Small rose colored flowers are unusual in that they drop their sepals when the flowers open. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Mine-no-Fubuki’[8-10”] From Japan…has rounded rose-pink flowers with no spurs. Z4 |
| E. x ‘Murasaki Komachi’ [6”] Small low-growing plant with dark purple flowers in early spring |
 E. x omeiense[24"+] New collections of the natural occurring hybrid of E. acuminatum x E. fangii...very vigorous plants with large leaves that are mottled in spring with tones of red and purple and topped with large spider-like flowers in shades of purple and lavender. Z5 |
 E. x omeiense ‘Akane’[18”] (Og82001) Same characteristics as E. x omeiense except this one has flowers with cherry-red inner sepals and bright yellow spurs. Choice selection. Z5 |
 E. x omeiense ‘Stormcloud’[24”] (Og82002) Another selection from E. x omeiense…this one has flowers with tones of purple. Z5 |
| E. x ‘Pearl Drops’ [15”] Beautiful green leaves are topped with pure white flowers which are rounded and almost spurless…Diana Reeck hybrid and she says “they arch together to form a shimmery pearly white drop”. Deciduous |
 E. x rubrum[12"] The leaves have a rich red tint most of the season that darkens in the fall...flowers are crimson and white and appear in early spring. A fast grower and superb groundcover. Z5 |
 E x rubrum 'Sweetheart'[16"] A wonderful hybrid from Darrell Probst...the flowers are rosy-pink and held above large evergreen leaves. This plant can easily top 18" and will tolerant drought conditions |
 E. x ‘Sakura Maru’[10”] Medium sized plant with lavender-pink and white flowers…spurs curve back in creating a beautiful rounded flower. Z4 |
| E. x ‘Sigure’ [8”] Low grower with pure white flower and pink tipped spurs. Z4 |
 E. x ‘Shizuka Gozen’[10”] Medium sized plant with two-tone purple and white flowers held above bright green foliage in spring |
 E. x Starlet Starlet [10"] Selection from Diana Reeck...can best be described as a E. grandiflorum var. higoense with dark lavender-pink flowers. Blooms for a long period and clump maintains a neat appearance. Z5 |
| E. x ‘Tanima no Yuki’ [10”] Lots of small dark purple-pink flowers in spring |
| E. x versicolor ‘Cherry Tart’ [15”] (Cc970064) Stunning flowers with rose-pink sepals and bright red spurs are displayed against reddish-purple leaves in spring. Leaves fade to green and are purple again in the fall. Z5 |
| E. x versicolor ‘Cupreum’ [14”] Very similar to versicolor but has deeper flower color and spring leaf has red tint. Z5 |
| E. x versicolor Sulphureum [12"] Superb groundcover as it forms a thick mass of leaves that will deter weeds ...grows 4-5" per year. Long sprays of sulphur-yellow flowers above red mottled leaves. Z5 |
| E. x versicolor ‘Versicolor’ [12”] (Cc890006) Hard plant to find…flowers are deep salmon in large clusters which are held above the red-tinted leaves. Makes a good ground cover as it spreads rapidly. Z5 |
 **E. x warleyense ‘Orangekonigin’[18”] The flower color is quite a bit lighter than the regular warleyense. This is a vigorous grower that forms dense clumps. Z5 |
 E. x ‘Yohkihi’[12”] This one is a cross between E. davidii and E. grandiflorum ‘Yubae’ and is a beautiful new hybrid. The flowers are two-tone red and yellow and come in abundance displayed against bright green leaves in the spring |
| **E. x youngianum ‘Azusa’ [12”] (Cc950048) Beautiful plant with large white flowers held against medium-sized leaves that have a silver overlay. Z5 |
| **E. x youngianum ‘Baby Doll Pink’ [9”] (Cc950072) Buds are dark pink and flowers open to a baby doll pink color and are held above spring leaves which also have a pink tint. Z5 |
 E. x youngianum 'Beni-Kujaku'[15"] An outstanding deciduous hybrid from Japan...the flowers have petals of deep pink fading to white towards the centers and are held above the dainty medium green leaves. Z5 |
| E. x youngianum ‘Capella’ [10”] (Cc920045) Flowers are lavender-rose and produced in abundance throughout the spring. Leaves are small and medium green. Z5 |
 E. x youngianum John Gallagher [8"] (Cc950026) The rosey-pink flowers have spurs and look like a grandiflorum but the plant is a youngianum...John Gallaghers Connecticut garden is where the hybrid appeared. Z5 |
 E x youngianum Merlin [9"] From Washfield Nursery in Great Britain...exceptional epimedium with dusky-violet and white spurless flowers. Early spring foliage is purple tinted which fades to green and possibly some bronze coloring in the fall. Z5 |
| E. x youngianum 'Niveum' [10"] Small pure-white flowers, some spurred and some not, top foliage that is often very colorfully tinted purple. Z5 |
| E. x youngianum ‘Purple Heart’ [10”] (Cc950234) Seeding from Darrell Probst that originated crossing E. grandiflorum and E. x youngianum ‘Pink Star…flowers are pink, lavender and white. Foliage is particularly unusual as it emerges greenish-purple and darkens to a black-purple, then fades to green in summer and becomes dark again in the fall. Z5 |
| E. x youngianum 'Roseum' [12"] Foliage turns from red to medium green in the summer and in spring is topped with petite lavender-pink flowers on this compact grower. Z5 |
| E. x youngianum Tamabotan Tamabotan [16"] Originally acquired from We Du Nursery as E. Pink Ruffles...lovely form with pale rose flowers tinted with light rose. Deciduous clumping plant and the flowers have similar size sepals and petals which give it the appearance of a double flowers. Z5 |