Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum
Colchian barrenwort
A mat-forming rhizomatous perennial with leaves composed of 5 evergreen, oval, leaflets. Bright yellow flowers 15mm in width are carried in sprays well above the foliage
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Epimedium are rhizomatous perennials with evergreen or deciduous, ternately or pinnately divided leaves, and open sprays of small, bowl-shaped flowers, often with prominent spurs, in mid to late spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkey to Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade; shelter from cold, dry winds
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
May be affected by a virus
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