Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar' ~ Helmond Pillar Barberry Size:3 GALLON Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

Swamp Milkweed is an upright native perennial often found in swamps

Northeast US and Canada

Gains a more shrub-like appearance after established if not pruned

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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar' ~ Helmond Pillar Barberry Size:3 GALLON Cardinal FlowerHelmond Pillar Barberry is a narrow columnar branching deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant foliage that grows full to the ground. The small leaves emerge in spring as a dark reddish purple against its thorny red brown stems. Helmond Pillar Barberry has unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to small clusters of fruit that last after the foliage falls. Best color in full sun and well drained soils. Drought and deer