Epimedium 'Domino'
Epimedium 'Domino' is a refined shade perennial prized for its delicate spurred flowers in soft pink and white tones that appear in mid spring above attractive heart shaped foliage. New growth often emerges with bronze tinges before maturing to rich green, giving it subtle seasonal interest and a graceful presence in woodland plantings.
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Mid spring
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Moist well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates dry shade once established
Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Native Status
This epimedium is a cultivated hybrid derived from Asian species and is not native to North America but is widely valued for its durability and performance in dry shade conditions.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts early season native bees which visit the delicate flowers for nectar during its spring bloom period.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow it to slowly form a dense groundcover over time.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting trees where it thrives in dry shade and adds fine textured interest.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Brightens shaded areas with silvery foliage that contrasts with epimedium’s darker leaves.
- Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) - Provides early season flowers and evergreen structure in similar growing conditions.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Adds warm toned foliage that complements the soft spring blooms.
- Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) - Brings evergreen texture and structure to woodland plantings.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers delicate spring flowers and spreading groundcover interest.