Barrenwort Epimedium × perralchicum

barrenwort

ABOUT

E. × perralchicum is 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

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Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Berberidaceae

    • Synonyms

      barrenwort

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Foliage is truly evergreen so no need to cut back

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Rock Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

  • insectPests

    Prone to vine weevils

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by a virus