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Epimedium perralderianum

Also Known As

Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 14"-16"
W: 20"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium perralderianum plant details

Epimedium perralderianum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright 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 perralderianum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium perralderianum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bronze serrated leaves in compact clumps are a spring prelude to bright starlike yellow flowers. The foliage turns green and lasts throughout the year, tolerating the shade of Styrax orViburnum.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Bronze-red new foliage ages to a glossy green on this evergreen perennial that can make a tough ground cover; bright yellow springtime flowers have maroon accents at the cup. Minimum temperature: -20°F