Epimedium myrianthum

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A clump-forming evergreen perennial, to around 50cm high, with long, narrowly heart-shaped green leaves that are heavily mottled with reddish-bronze when young. Masses of tiny white flowers, with inner petals touched with brownish pink, are borne on delicate stems above the leaves in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Epimedium myrianthum (Epimedium myrianthum)
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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Epimedium myrianthum pictures

Distribution of Epimedium myrianthum

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Epimedium myrianthum

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Epimedium myrianthum care guide

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed monthly during spring and early summer growth

Pruning

Clip back old leaves in late winter or early spring, before new flower spikes form

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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