Epimedium perralderianum
Barrenwort |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.198.500
Barrenwort are superb shade-garden plants, excellent for edging or groundcover, and deserving much wider use in our gardens. This selection forms a bushy mound of dark green leaves, bearing sprays of delicate bright-yellow flowers in mid to late spring. Although these take a few years to reach a mature size, plants are long-lived and very sturdy. Old leaves should be pruned to the ground in late winter to show the flowers to best effect. Drought tolerant once established. Plants may be divided in early spring or late summer. Evergreen, with good bronze winter colour.
Further details for Epimedium perralderianum
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Yellow
Blooming Time Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring
Foliage Color Bronze Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 20-30 cm 8-12 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
|