1 Gallon Epimedium x rubrum Live Plant | Red Barrenwort | Bishop's Hat | Fairy Wings | Shade Ground Cover | Deer Resistant Perennial | Woodland Garden

Bring color and texture to shaded gardens with Epimedium x rubrum, commonly known as Red Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, or Fairy Wings. This hardy perennial is prized for its delicate crimson-red and creamy-yellow spring flowers and attractive heart-shaped foliage that provides interest from spring through fall.

New leaves emerge with rich bronze-red tones before maturing to green for summer, then develop beautiful reddish-bronze fall color. In mild climates, the foliage remains semi-evergreen, making this an excellent low-maintenance groundcover for woodland gardens, shady borders, and under trees.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Epimedium x rubrum
• Common Names: Red Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings
• Pot Size: 1 Gallon Trade Pot
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Groundcover
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Slowly spreading
• Bloom Time: Mid to Late Spring
• Flower Color: Crimson Red with Creamy Yellow
• Foliage: Green with bronze-red spring and fall color
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Light: Part Shade to Full Shade; tolerates morning sun in cooler climates
• Water: Moderate moisture in well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• Elegant spring blooms that attract early pollinators
• Excellent deer and rabbit resistance
• Beautiful three-season foliage
• Low-maintenance once established
• Ideal for woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and shaded borders
• Great beneath trees and shrubs where other plants struggle

Plant Care
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during establishment. Apply mulch to help conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature. Remove old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth appears for the best floral display. Divide mature clumps as needed to expand your planting.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy live plant in a 1-gallon trade nursery pot.
• Plants are securely packaged to protect roots and retain moisture during transit.
• Growth stage varies by season and plants may not be blooming at the time of shipment.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or cold to protect plant health.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with clear photos of both the plant and its original packaging so we can provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor wilting, slight dryness, or the loss of a few leaves during shipping is normal and plants typically recover quickly with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in size, fullness, and appearance throughout the year.
• Listing photos represent the plant at different stages of growth.
• Our 1-gallon containers are standard nursery trade pots and may hold less than a full U.S. liquid gallon, which is normal within the horticulture industry.
• If your area is experiencing freezing or extreme heat, we recommend waiting for more favorable weather before ordering to help ensure your plant arrives in excellent condition.