Epimedium brachyrrhizum Ruscus Remember that shade gardens are

Remember that shade gardens are often dry due to the trees that provide the shade if the trees are ones that are very competitive in their water use

yellow tongue

fuzzy green leaves up and down the stems

Come late fall numerous paler green bracts and flower buds start to form at the apex of the stem

Epimedium brachyrrhizum Ruscus Remember that shade gardens areThis beautiful new dwarf, clump forming species of epimedium was discovered in 1994 in the Guizhou Province of China. The leathery, dark green leaves emerge with a wonderful mottled rose purple pattern in spring. The clumps are topped with arching sprays of giant 2", spider like rose pink flowers incredibly elegant! From Zone 7 south, we expect the foliage to remain evergreen, but it should be cut back in spring for the best floral show.