Acuminate barrenwort Epimedium acuminatum

ABOUT
E. acuminatum is an evergreen, clump forming perennial, to 30cm in height, with heart-shaped leaves, bronze-tinted at first in spring before turning dark green. Flowers are purple with pale-pink curved spurs and are carried in open sprays in spring
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Berberidaceae
Synonyms
acuminate barrenwort
Common names
Epimedium simplicifolium
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Banks and Slopes Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Pests
Prone to vine weevils
Diseases
May be affected by a virus
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