Epimedium Collection

Large-flowered epimedium Epimedium macranthum, altaiac lion's leaf, Leontice altaica, two-leaved jeffersonia
FLO4670172 Large-flowered epimedium Epimedium macranthum, altaiac lion's leaf, Leontice altaica, two-leaved jeffersonia, Jeffersonia diphylla, and cymosis diphylleia, Diphylleia cymosa

Fairy flower (Epimedium alpinum), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Fairy flower (Epimedium alpinum), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Epimedium, lions leaf, Jeffersonia and Diphylleia species
Large-flowered epimedium Epimedium macranthum, altaiac lions leaf, Leontice altaica, two-leaved jeffersonia, Jeffersonia diphylla, and cymose diphylleia, Diphylleia cymosa

Barrenwort or bishops hat, Epimedium alpinum, Epimede des alpes. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Large-flowered barrenwort, Epimedium grandiflorum (Large-flowered epimedium, Epimedium macranthum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Epimedium, Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum, Winter frosted foliage with a dark heart shaped red leaf contrasting older green ones behind

Elf flower Epimedium alpinum Epimedium Kruyd
Elf flower (Epimedium alpinum) Epimedium Kruyd / Epimedium. / Chapeau d Eveque (title on object), Epimedium or elven flower. With a caterpillar. Numbered top right: 103. With the Latin name

Barrenwort (Epimedium roseum) C016 / 5689
Barrenwort (Epimedium roseum). Watercolour (Plate 101) by Arthur Harry Church, 9 May 1909

Epimedium roseum, barrenwort
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 9 May 1909. Plate 101

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Discover the enchanting world of Epimedium: a beloved genus of barrenworts, also known as bishops hats or elf flowers. With species ranging from Epimedium grandiflorum's large, showy blooms to the delicately patterned Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum, these plants captivate gardeners worldwide. Native to regions including Asia, Europe, and North America, Epimediums thrive in various climates. Witness the captivating transformation x versicolor Sulphureum during winter, as its frost-kissed foliage reveals a striking heart-shaped pattern. Meanwhile, Epimedium alpinum, or Kruyd's Epimedium, showcases delicate, pinkish-purple blooms against a backdrop of lush, green foliage. Jeffersonia and Diphylleia, close relatives of Epimedium, share similar characteristics, such as heart-shaped leaves and early spring blooms. Together, these genera create a stunning display in gardens, particularly on Bainbridge Island, USA, where Epimedium roseum, or barrenwort, adds a touch of elegance to the landscape. Embrace the magic – a true testament to nature's beauty and resilience.