Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with delicate dark green leaves. Charming bright yellow flowers with short brown or yellow spurs. Max Height 30cm to 40cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium pinnatum ssp. colchicum
A clump-forming perennial with delicate dark green leaves. Charming bright yellow flowers with short brown or yellow spurs.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | pinnatum |
| Varietry | ssp. colchicum |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 40cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Under planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
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