Barrenwort Epimedium alpinum

ABOUT
E. alpinum is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial, to 25cm in height. Foliage is glossy and finely-toothed, bronze in spring turning mid-green and finally red tones in autumn. Racemes of pendant flowers appear in spring with dark, purple-red sepals and yellow short-spurred petals
About this plant
Names
Family
Berberidaceae
Synonyms
barrenwort alpine barrenwort bishop's hat common barrenwort see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
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
Ground Cover Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Pests
Prone to vine weevils
Diseases
May be affected by a virus