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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 4–7Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — <br><br>The flowers of Barrenwort appear from mid to late spring; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches with a

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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, ensuring
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches
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
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — These blossoms are not only aesthetically pleasing but are also appealing to pollinators; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a
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) — The heart-shaped foliage emerges with a bronzy tint in spring; it is hardy in Zones 5 to 9, ensuring suitability for a variety
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — is an enchanting ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade; it typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches with a
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted for shaded to part-shaded areas; it typically reaches a height of 12 to
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — The heart-shaped foliage emerges with a bronzy tint in spring
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Barrenwort thrives in well-drained; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted for shaded to part-shaded areas
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — including the transformation of foliage to attractive autumnal tones
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — maturing to a lush green and offering a striking backdrop to its blooms; hardy in zones 5-8, it reaches a height of 8-12
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) — It exhibits heart-shaped leaves and dainty, spider-like flowers in shades of red and yellow during spring; adding, image 59
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — including the transformation of foliage to attractive autumnal tones; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Barrenwort is a must-have for creating layered and textured garden designs
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 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) — ground cover / perennial with multi-colored and red and white blooms; adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted
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
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — commonly known as Barrenwort
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — <br><br>The flowers of Barrenwort appear from mid to late spring
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — Epimedium alpinum is known for its drought tolerance and resistance to deer
Barrenwort (Epimedium Alpinum) — adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>Adapted for shaded to part-shaded areas
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