Barrenworts are tough, long-lived perennials that are an invaluable garden plant for the challenging environment of the Midwest -- their toughness and ability to compete with tree
roots make them a must-have in any shade garden, and Epimedium provides a variety of unique, colorful flowers and leaves in the spring and a backdrop of green waves throughout the remainder of the year.

Barrenworts are tough, long-lived perennials that are an invaluable garden plant for the challenging environment of the Midwest -- their toughness and ability to compete with tree roots make them a must-have in any shade garden, and Epimedium provides a variety of unique, colorful flowers and leaves in the spring and a backdrop of green waves throughout the remainder of the year.

An Evaluation Report on Barrenworts for the Shade Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Notes (PE Notes) are reviews of recommended plants for gardens in the Upper Midwest, as determined through scientific evaluation over a period of time -- four years for perennials, six years for shrubs and vines, and seven to ten years for trees. The program studies and recommends plants that are readily available in area nurseries.

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An Evaluation Report on Barrenworts for the Shade Garden

An Evaluation Report on Barrenworts for the Shade Garden