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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002389
11/12/99
Epimedium x youngianum--Young's Barrenwort
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 7 in Spread: 1 ft
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: White, Pink
Comments: As with other barrenworts, this one is a good
choice for a ground cover in shaded areas. If the plant is
grown in full sun, make sure adequate soil moisture is
provided. The plants will spread but are usually not as
invasive as other types of ground covers.
Propagation: Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Cultivars:
'Nivea' - White flowers.
'Rosea' - Pink flowers.
References for Cultivars: Midwest Groundcovers 1999.
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