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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen' | Red Queen Barrenwort

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DESCRIPTION
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Red Queen’ displays spurred, star-shaped flowers in deep red to crimson tones, held above airy stems that sway gently in spring breezes. The blooms contrast beautifully with heart-shaped foliage that emerges flushed with bronze before settling into rich green, creating a layered and refined appearance throughout the season.

Blooming in mid to late spring, this cultivar originates from garden selections of Asian species. It fits naturally into woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplantings beneath shrubs, where its long-lived foliage and elegant flowers add color, movement, and refined texture from spring into early summer.

DESCRIPTION
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Red Queen’ displays spurred, star-shaped flowers in deep red to crimson tones, held above airy stems that sway gently in spring breezes. The blooms contrast beautifully with heart-shaped foliage that emerges flushed with bronze before settling into rich green, creating a layered and refined appearance throughout the season.

Blooming in mid to late spring, this cultivar originates from garden selections of Asian species. It fits naturally into woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplantings beneath shrubs, where its long-lived foliage and elegant flowers add color, movement, and refined texture from spring into early summer.

  • Family: Berberidaceae
    Height: 10 to 14 in
    Width: 18 to 24 in
    Foliage color: Medium green with reddish to bronze new growth, often developing red tones in cooler weather
    Flower color: Deep red to crimson with long, narrow spurs
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; shear old foliage to the ground in late winter before new growth emerges
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Bees, early-season pollinators

    This plant can be seen at Heronswood Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Under Trees
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Ferns Japanese forest grass
    Trilliums Siberian buglosses
    Primroses Foamflowers

    Design Tip:
    Repeat Red Queen barrenwort along winding paths or beneath deciduous shrubs to establish rhythm and unify shaded planting areas. Pair with contrasting foliage shapes and staggered bloom times to create layered compositions that remain engaging from spring through autumn.