Vancouveria hexandra

Description

A close relative of the Epimedium, with similar shooting star flowers in baby's breathe white held in airy sprays above shiny, light green duck-footed leaves. Reflexed petals make flowers look like they've turned inside-out. Although considered deciduous, we've seen it remain evergreen in a protected eastern nook in the garden, where it snuggles up against the golden Dicentra spectabilis and slowly creeps around and amongst Tiarella Running Tapestry.