Epimedium membranaceum
Scientific Name: Epimedium membranaceum
Also Known As
- Barrenwort
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
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
Gardening facts about Epimedium membranaceum plant
How to Grow Epimedium membranaceum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
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 calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- 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, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly 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
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