Common name: Barrenwort

Plant type	Perennial
Height	6 to 12 inches
Spread	6 to 12 inches
Habit	Low growing
Foliage	Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Growth rate	Slow
Interests	Flowers, foliage
Uses	Borders
Skill level	Beginner
Maintenance	Slight
Hardiness	4
Heat zone
Sun	Full sun to part shade
Moisture	Average to wet
Soil type	Slightly acid to slightly lime
Soil fertility	Moderate
Water consumption	Moderate
Site	Sheltered to average
Flower colour	Pink, white, yellow
Flower season	Early spring to late spring
Flower size	Small
Foliage colour	Green, red, bronze
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Wildlife
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Epimediums are spring flowering perennials which make effective ground cover. The are noted for their unusual spider shaped flowers. Flowers are usually pink or yellow and are held above the foliage. Some varieties are evergreen, others have coloured foliage.

They grow in sun or shade, provided the soil does not dry out.