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Epimedium

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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epimedium (ep-ih-MEE-dee-um)
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Synonym
Epimedium x youngianum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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