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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Plant Height: 8-10 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: New growth is mottled reddish-brown
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Gophers/Voles
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Epimedium
  • Barrenwort

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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-20
Location: Litchfield, NH
Date: 2013-05-27

Courtesy Avant Gardens
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Photo Courtesy of Gardens Plus. Used with Permission
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Courtesy Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Litchfield, NH
Date: 2013-05-27
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