Epimedium brachyrrhizum Ruscus the rare native Carex eburnea

the rare native Carex eburnea is not well-known in gardening circles

an 18" stalk will emerge in late June and be topped with a cute

The distinctive triangular-shaped fronds of Phegopteris hexagonoptera are held atop 18" tall

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' deserves a salute for pioneering the advances in the genus

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

Epimedium brachyrrhizum Ruscus the rare native Carex eburneaThis 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.