Epimedium youngianum 'Type Zillmer' - P9

Description
The Barrenwort (Epimedium x youngianum) is a broad, bushy, compact perennial that forms white, pink or light pink, 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 humusy, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Barrenwort is well tolerant of frost.

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

Frost hardiness
The Barrenwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, bushy, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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: Meads godflower, brown-stemmed striped fern, bent corydalis.

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 youngianum forms bell-shaped, white, pink and light pink flowers arranged in clusters from April.

Interesting facts
Epimedium x youngianum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Group planting, shade, ground cover