Also known as Bishop's Hat, this plant features sprays of cherry-red star-shaped flowers that peek through the foliage. Its spiny-toothed, heart-shaped leaves maintain a red tint throughout the seasons, turning bronzy-red in the fall and persisting through winter. This variety of Epimedium is notably more drought-tolerant than others, boasting semi-evergreen foliage that adds year-round interest to any landscape.

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Epimediums spread by rhizomes and are slow to establish. Once established, they make a tidy ground cover for dry, shady locations. Pruning in late winter will encourage fresh leaves and profuse flowers.