Too often, the term “groundcover” elicits a yawn. These low-growing plants are viewed dismissively, either as an obligatory filler for blank spaces, or as an institutional camouflage for exposed soil.

Epimedium, commonly known as horny goat weed, is a well-known herb in traditional Chinese medicine reputed for attaining diverse health perks. Alleged benefits include boosting libido, resolving ...

I first got to know epimedium (sometimes called barrenwort or horny goat weed) when I worked as a horticultural trainee at the Garden Museum in London. We had a shaded woodland bed at the front of the ...

If you’re the type of gardener who waits with bated breath for the next plant craze, inhale and wait no longer. Epimedium, a long-familiar plant with the unfortunate common names of barrenwort and ...

I returned to the UK in the middle of March from a job in Hawaii. I hadn't worn more than three items for two weeks and my head was swimming with jungle greens and the exotic scent of gardenias. It ...

Epimedium is a gardener's dream: The low-maintenance groundcover thrives in shade, crowds out weeds and is rarely bothered by pests. Best of all, its vibrantly colored heart- or arrow-shaped foliage ...

Question: I have a big clump of Epimedium that is now about 3 years old. Can I propagate that by dividing it, and if so, when do I do that? Answer: Barrenwort (Epimedium spp.), as they are called, can ...

China: leaves boiled and eaten with oil and salt. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture. The ...