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Snowy Barrenwort is used as a ground cover in shady areas. It grows 6-8 inches tall and spreads 1-1.5 feet. The heart-shaped foliage forms attractive clumps and is red-streaked in spring, green in summer and bronze-red for the fall. The pure white flowers appear in clusters on red stems in mid to late spring. The plant spreads by rhizomes. If you don't have room for a ground cover, no problem. 'Niveum' thrives in containers, rock gardens and edging borders as well. Deer and rabbits don't find it very appetizing, but butterflies love its flowers.

Common names: snowy barrenwort, young's barrenwort, white epimedium, longspur bishop's hat, bishop's cap, fairy wings 

There are several species of barrenwort that are commonly used as ground covers, and longspur barrenwort is one of the showiest, due to its relatively large flowers. Other species and hybrids of barrenwort are listed at the end of this page. All of them do well in shady sites.

Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae)

Tree or plant type: Ground cover, Perennial

Size range: Small plant (6-8 inches)

Light exposure: Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily), Full shade (4 hrs or less of light daily)

Hardiness zones: 4 to 8

Soil preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil

Tolerances: Dry sites (once its well-established)

Season of interest: Mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall

Flower color: Pure white

Shape or form: Mounded, Upright

Growth rate: Moderate, Slow