David’s barrenwort (Epimedium davidii)

David’s barrenwort (Epimedium davidii) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as David’s barrenwort.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: David’s barrenwort
Scientific name: Epimedium davidii
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Spreading / Branched
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover

Seasonal colors

How to plant David’s barrenwort (Epimedium davidii) – peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing David’s barrenwort (Epimedium davidii) – 阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons