SCIENTIFIC NAME: Epimedium

COMMON NAME: Barrenwort

FAMILY: Berberidaceae

TYPE: Perennial

LEAVES: compound foliage – leaves in 2 groups of 3

FLOWERS: delicate, spurred flowers in loose panicles

SEASON OF BLOOM: Spring

GROWTH HABIT: range in height from 6 to 15" (depends on species)

SOIL: Humus rich, moist with good drainage

SUN: Light shade, and when established tolerate heavy shade

HARDINESS: Zone 5-8

UTILIZATION: Once established they make excellent ground covers and compete well with roots of trees

DISEASE: None serious

INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: None serious

PROPAGATION: division in late spring

MAINTENANCE: clip foliage in early spring to better appreciate flowers