Photo of Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr' flower by Greenwood Propagation

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Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr'

Also Known As

  • Epimedium 'Brilliant RubyStarr'™
  • Epimedium Brilliant RubyStarr™
  • Brilliant Ruby Star Barrenwort
  • Brilliant RubyStarr Bishop's Hat
  • Brilliant RubyStarr Young's Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr' plant details

Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: big flowers, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aptly named, Brilliant RubyStarr has large, vibrantly colored flowers much larger than E. rubrum. (see second photo.) Plants are vigorous and will spread to form a semi-evergreen groundcover with cherry red flowers in spring.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Large reddish pink flowers that fade to a darker shade on this 1' tall selection.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Brilliant Rubystarr'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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