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Epimedium x perralchicum (Barrenwort)

Other names: Bishop's mitre

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Species
E. × perralchicum is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit. Its leaves have ovate leaflets. It bears sprays of bright yellow flowers.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.3 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Heavily enrich soil pre-planting with organic matter and regularly after that. Prefers part-shade and shelter from cold, drying winds. Can tolerate some sun if soil is kept moist. In spring apply slow-release fertiliser.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Rock, Woodland

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove foliage, even if green, in the winter so as to enable the arrival of the new leaves and flowers in spring. Keep tidy, removing old or dead foliage and flower stems by the end of autumn.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Do in spring or autumn.

Pests

Slugs

Vine weevil

Diseases

Cut untidy foliage and spent flower stalks (optional)

Divide and replant after flowering

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant in moist, lime free, well-drained soil

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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