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Barrenwort, Fairy Wings, Bishop's Mitre 'Brilliant Ruby Starr'

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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Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Red

Maroon/Burgundy

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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Disease Resistance

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

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Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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