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Epimedium

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Family

Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Epimedium (ep-ih-MEE-dee-um)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Bloom Time

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Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Williamsburg, Virginia

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