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barrenwort [4] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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barrenwort [4]

Epimedium × perralchicum

Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial to 40cm in height, forming a mat of leaves divided into 3-5 spiny-edged, ovate leaflets. Open sprays of bright yellow flowers 15mm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade; shelter from cold, dry winds. Can tolerate some sun if soil remains moist.

Pruning

Foliage is truly evergreen so no need to cut back

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

Pests

Prone to vine weevils

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseSubmerged AquaticOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years