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Epimedium

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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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Synonym

Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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