yellowish barrenwort

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A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial up to 30cm high, with evergreen leaves of three or five ovate leaflets, each 4cm long, and large, spurred, pale yellow flowers, up to 3cm across, in late spring; Epimedium leaves may be used for their nests by leaf-cutting bees

Scientific classification

Species: yellowish barrenwort (Epimedium flavum)
Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of yellowish barrenwort

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of yellowish barrenwort

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yellowish barrenwort care guide

Light consistent soil moisture, prevent full root ball dehydration
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Light consistent soil moisture, prevent full root ball dehydration

Fertilizing

Weak shade woodland feed monthly spring leaf expansion period

Pruning

No pruning required, but cutting back in late winter or early spring, before flower spikes form, will improve appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering; or by root cuttings of rhizomes, kept under glass in winter, and planted out after all danger of frost has passed

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds; where frosts are prolonged or severe, spread an organic mulch such as leaf mould or composted bark to protect plants over winter

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