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Barrenwort

Epimedium grandiflorum, Berberidaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese Forest GrassHakonechloa macra
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
PachysandraPachysandra terminalis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
BergeniaBergenia cordifolia
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow ArchangelLamiastrum galeobdolon

Yellow archangel can outcompete and suppress woodland perennials like barrenwort

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Barrenwort grow in?

Barrenwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Barrenwort?

Good companions for Barrenwort include Japanese Forest Grass, Pachysandra, Bergenia.

Design guilds with Barrenwort and see companion relationships visually.

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