Epimedium membranaceum

Scientific Name: Epimedium membranaceum

Also Known As

Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium membranaceum plant details

Epimedium membranaceum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium membranaceum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium membranaceum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very similar and closely related to E. rhizomatosum. The big difference: much shorter rhizomes. Other than that, the same very long flower period throughout late spring into fall with long-spurred, buttery-yellow flowers.