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Alpine Barrenwort

Epimediumalpinum

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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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Species

alpinum (AL-pin-um)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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stormyla

Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2009 | positive

Beautiful red tinged foliage and lovely tiny little blooms.

Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2008 | positive

I have this species growing well in woodland shade along with a nearby Epimedium Rubrum - the flowers are smaller in size compare to othe...Read More

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