Barrenwort
Uses:
- Groundcovers
- In Planters
- Wildlife Gardens
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Foliage Interest
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Full Shade to Partial Sun
- 0 - 3 Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 5-9
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Barrenwort, also known as Epimedium, are grown for their delicate, heart-shaped leaves and nodding flowers in yellow, pink, white, or purple flowers that bloom in spring. These shade-loving perennials are perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as groundcovers under trees, where they can create a lush, carpet-like effect.
About Barrenwort
Genus
Species
Family
Epimedium
Various species exist, including Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium x versicolor, Epimedium sagittatum, etc.
Berberidaceae
Common Names:
Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed, Yin Yang Huo
Native To:
Asia (China, Japan, Korea), Mediterranean regions
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
5–9
Flower Color:
White, pink, yellow, orange, purple, or red
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring
Growth Habit:
Clumping, spreading slowly by rhizomes
Attracts:
Bees and other pollinators
Tolerates:
Shade, dry soil once established
Resists:
Deer, rabbits