Epimedium pubigerum - P9

Description
The Colchian barrenwort (Epimedium pubigerum) is a clump-forming, winter-green perennial that produces creamy white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Colchian barrenwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

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

Frost hardiness
The Colchian barrenwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

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 Colchian barrenwort sets beautiful accents together with: Spring alpine violet, common worm fern, tailed hazelwort.

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 pubigerum forms bell-shaped, creamy white flowers arranged in clusters from April.

Interesting facts
Epimedium pubigerum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Group planting, shade, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth