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Buy Epimedium zhushanense
Also Known As
- Barrenwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 14"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
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Epimedium zhushanense plant details
Epimedium zhushanense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium zhushanense
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 14 IN tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spiky, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium zhushanense
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Sebright Gardens
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Gardening facts about Epimedium zhushanense plant
How to Grow Epimedium zhushanense
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 24"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'O'Kuda's White', Okuda's White Barrenwort, Okuda's White Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'Frohnleiten', Epimedium x australis 'Frohnleiten', Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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