Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000564
11/12/99
Epimedium x rubrum (E. alpinum)--Barrenwort
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 9 in Spread: 1 ft
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Red (Vis. 1)
Comments: Barrenworts are useful ground cover plants in
shaded areas. They grow in full sun if provided with a
moist soil. The plants spread but are usually not as
invasive as other types of ground covers. Cutting back
the old growth in spring exposes more of the ornamental
new growth. The young foliage is tinged with reddish
brown.
Propagation: Propagation is by division in spring or
autumn but is needed only to get new plants.
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