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Persian epimedium | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Persian epimedium

Epimedium pinnatum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae
Common Names: large-flowered barrenwort

About this plant

E. pinnatum is a slowly spreading, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with leathery, spiny-edged leaves on fine, wiry stems. Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers are produced in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial 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 FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade; shelter from cold, dry winds

Pruning

Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

Pests

Prone to vine weevils

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years