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Bicolor Barrenwort

Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum'

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Overview

The Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum') is a resilient, shade-tolerant perennial, ideal for ground cover. It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty, yellow and lavender-tinted flowers in spring. Mature height reaches up to 12-18 inches, with a similar spread. Hardy in zones 5-9, it thrives in well-drained soil and requires minimal maintenance. Its vibrant hues provide exquisite appeal in woodland gardens and shaded landscape areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 5–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty, yellow and lavender-tinted flowers in spring
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — Mature height reaches up to 12-18 inches, with a similar spreadBicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — The Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum') is a resilient

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — It features heart-shaped leaves and dainty, yellow and lavender-tinted flowers in spring
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — Mature height reaches up to 12-18 inches, with a similar spread
Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium X Versicolor 'Sulphureum') — The Bicolor Barrenwort (Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum') is a resilient
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