Epimedium cantabrigiense - P9

Description
The Barrenwort (Epimedium x cantabrigiense) is a broad, spreading, winter-green perennial that produces pale yellow, star-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Barrenwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Barrenwort are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Barrenwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, spreading.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Barrenwort sets beautiful accents together with: Common worm fern, woodruff, Caucasian forget-me-not.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Epimedium x cantabrigiense forms star-shaped, light yellow flowers arranged in clusters from April.

Interesting facts
Epimedium x cantabrigiense is slightly poisonous.

Use
Group planting, shade