Epimedium acuminatum Ruby Shan North Vietnam producing a delicately lacy appearance

producing a delicately lacy appearance

making a 1' tall x 2' wide clump

For year-round interest it's hard to beat this felt-like

Baptisia arachnifera is also late to emerge in spring

Rohdea japonica is a highly-prized

Epimedium acuminatum Ruby Shan North Vietnam producing a delicately lacy appearanceEpimedium acuminatum 'Ruby Shan' is a 1996 Dan Hinkley Heronswood collection from Sichuan, China. Epimedium 'Ruby Shan' forms a 1' tall x 30" wide clump with lovely, long, pointed, evergreen leaves that emerge heavily patterned with purple. The long arching flower spikes open for us in late March to reveal large spider like flowers white sepals back the contrasting long raspberry spurs and matching cup so very nice.