Epimedium dolichostemon - Barrenwort

<p><strong><a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/epimedium-barrenwort.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Epimediums</a> are beautiful shade-loving perennials that form ground cover and offer delicate spring blooms.</strong> They bear tiny, fairy-like flowers that can literally enchant a corner of your garden! Their shape resembles columbines, and they are held above the foliage by long, flexible stems. This earns them the charming name of Fairy Wings or Bishop’s Hat. They brighten up the shadiest spots in the garden come spring. <strong>From the lilac-pink flowers of <em>Epimedium grandiflorum</em> to the orange blooms of <em>Epimedium warleyense</em>, and the small white and yellow flowers of <em>Epimedium sagittatum</em>… Fairy Wings offer a wonderful diversity!</strong></p> <p>The dense foliage of epimediums makes them excellent ground cover plants. The leaves often take on stunning hues in spring and autumn, sometimes with coppery, brown or purple tones. This is the case with <em>Epimedium versicolor</em>, whose young leaves are beautifully marbled with coppery red. Depending on the variety, the foliage may be deciduous or evergreen.</p> <p><strong>Epimediums thrive when planted in shade or partial shade</strong>, for example in woodland settings, in fairly moist soil. They are perfect for dressing the base of trees. These are plants that spread slowly via rhizomes. They flourish in the garden for years with almost no maintenance required. They are highly resistant to diseases and pests!</p>