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Barrenwort

Epimedium Alpinum

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Overview

Epimedium alpinum, commonly known as Barrenwort, is an enchanting ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade. It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring. Hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches. Ideal for woodland gardens, this low-maintenance perennial tolerates dry soil once established, offering year-round interest.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
18–24 Inches
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Epimedium alpinum is known for its drought tolerance and resistance to deer; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Barrenwort is a must-have for creating layered and textured garden designs; it is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, ensuring suitability
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — making it a superb ground cover for difficult spots beneath trees or on slopes; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — including the transformation of foliage to attractive autumnal tones; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, ensuring suitability for a variety of temperate climates; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — multi-colored and red and white flowers in the garden; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches with a similar spread
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and red and white blooms; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; it is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, ensuring suitability for a variety of temperate
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — commonly known as Barrenwort; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches, image 57
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches; it is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, image 60
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — is an enchanting ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15, image 58
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring; adding, image 59
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Ideal for woodland gardens; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches, image 61
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — this low-maintenance perennial tolerates dry soil once established; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15, image 62
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — offering year-round interest; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted for shaded to part-shaded areas, image 63
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — commonly known as Barrenwort or Bishop's Hat; it is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, ensuring suitability for a variety of, image 64
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — is an enchanting perennial that brings a delicate yet resilient character to any garden landscape; hardy in zones, image 65

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