Epimedium

Barrenwort

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Hardy perennial with arching stems and delicate butterfly-shaped flowers. Thrives in shade gardens with rhizomatous roots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Barrenwort
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Epimedium
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Late spring to early summer, yellow or pink flowers
Leaf Color Emerald green to bronze in winter
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Peat and leaf mold mix preferred.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in summer dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers deep shade to partial sun. Avoid direct midday heat exposure.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth begins.

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Pruning

Remove old foliage after flowering or in late winter to encourage new growth.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
300 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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