Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum)

Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

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.

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

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How to plant Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Large-flowered barrenwort (Epimedium pinnatum) – Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons