hairy barrenwort

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A clump-forming perennial growing up to 45cm. Its evergreen, heart-shaped leaves emerge purple-bronze in spring maturing to a dark, glossy green. Sprays of tiny creamy-white to pink flowers are held well above the foliage in spring

hairy barrenwort

Scientific classification

Species
hairy barrenwort (Epimedium pubigerum)
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
Deciduous · Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of hairy barrenwort

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of hairy barrenwort

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hairy barrenwort care guide

Keep soil evenly damp all year, shelter from harsh dry winds
Watering
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil evenly damp all year, shelter from harsh dry winds

Fertilizing

Light diluted balanced feed every six weeks spring to autumn

Pruning

Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade; shelter from cold, dry winds

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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