Epimedium Enchantress 8b For over three decades

For over three decades

Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a summer change or naturalized in the deciduous woodland garden

but it will first form a compact bush for 4-5 years until the central leader begins to develop

solid gold leaves

Asclepias incarnata stays fresh in a vase as well as being a monarch butterfly indulgence

Epimedium Enchantress 8b For over three decadesFrom England's legendary plantswoman Elizabeth Strangman comes this delightful hybrid (E. dolichostemon x E. leptorrhizum). The dwarf, 6" tall clumps spread nicely (4 6" per year) in a moist but well drained site. The evergreen foliage (Zone 7 and south) is topped in early spring by medium sized, light lavender flowers resembling a mobile of little purple spiders very cute unless you are an inebriated arachnophobe. Maintenance: Epimediums require very