Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum)
Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum).
This plant has several common names including: large-flowered barrenwort or Persian epimedium.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: large-flowered barrenwort, Persian epimedium
Scientific name: Epimedium pinnatum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
Other types of Epimedium to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Epimedium pinnatum likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) should be grown in partial shade places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) – Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
