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 ...

Why do people take horny goat weed? Some men take horny goat weed in the belief that it’s a natural alternative to drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED). Although still preliminary, there’s new evidence ...

Epimedium, ferns and hybrid Oriental hellebores look much better if you remove the old foliage every spring. Even if the old foliage looks OK now, it will steadily deteriorate and become less ...

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 ...

Commonly called barrenwort or “fairy wings,” (Epimedium ssp.) is an elegant solution for shaded, dry areas. These low-growing ...

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 ...