Buy Epimedium brachyrrhizum

Also Known As

Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $18

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Epimedium brachyrrhizum plant details

Epimedium brachyrrhizum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium brachyrrhizum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium brachyrrhizum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elongated heart shaped leaflets emerge mottled with rose-purple aging to dark green with a corrugated surface. Early blooming, huge lavender-pink flowers in spring. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 6” to 8”. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Gigantic 2" spidery rose pink two-toned flowers this outstanding new species was discovered in 1994 in Guizhou Provence, mottled leathery semi-evergreen foliage in slowly increasing clumps it is rather similar to Epimedium leptorrhizum but with shorter rhizomes. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

One of the shortest species but also bearing one of the largest flowers in the genus. What a winning combo for owners of small gardens. The flowers are almost 2" across, pale lavender-pink, against maroon mottled foliage. It will turn dark green later and

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Blooms: spring, large, lavender-pink flowers with long spurs, evergreen, mottled new growth, turning dark green Zone 5-8. 8", China, part shade, moist, humus rich.