Friday, 26 April 2013

Epimedium grandiflorum



Name: Epimedium grandiflorum
Common Name
 Japanese barrenwort
Family
 Berberidaceae
        Deciduous             Evergreen             Shrub            Ground Cover             Annual

        Coniferous             Tree             Climber         x    Herbaceous         x    Perennial

Habit
upright, spreading
Hard. Zone
 USDA zone 5
Mature Size
 .5m tall by .5m spread

x

Leaf
 compound, oval,spinose

Fall/Winter Color
 red
        Leaf Arr.    x    Opposite         Alternate         Whorled         Spiraled         Clustered         Basal

Flowers
showy, large curving nectaries, jesters hat

Infl.
 raceme
Jan.     Feb.      March.     ( April.      May.)      June.      July.      August.      Sept.      Oct.      Nov.      Dec. (flowering period)
Water Use
High     Low

Soil
Rich     Lean     Well-drained x

Exposure
Sun     Semi-shade  x   Shade x
Landscape uses:
 woodland garden, groundcover, collections


Limitations: needs shade
Other Features:

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