The truth is that is not easy to find
plant specimens that will really thrive in low to nearly no light. Barrenwort
flowers are full shade loving flowers that flourish even in the deepest
shadows.
This plant called Barrenwort is an
unusual and rare herbaceous plant.
This plant is an Epimedium that is also called
Bishop’s Hat and Longspur. Barrenwort plant is a shade lover that is native to
the Mediterranean and temperate East Asia. You can grow this plant under over-story
trees and other tall plants to add a touch of woodland whimsy to the landscape.
Some Barrenwort may be deciduous or evergreen, although some of the species are
evergreen except when grown in northern climates. This plant produces lovely
heart to lance shaped leaflets.
Barrenwort Plants profile
The plant type: The plant is herbaceous
perennial.
The Bloom time: Clusters of 12 to 20
dull yellow and red flowers in loose racemes appear in spring.
The size: The size of the plant are 6-9”
H c 12” W
The Light requirement: This plant
does well in part shade.
The soil requirement: This plant
prefers humus, well fertile, dry to medium, well-drained soil.
The plant care: you can cut back
foliage in late winter to appreciate the flowers.
Pests and Disease control: This plant
has no serious Pests and Disease problem.
The propagation: This plant can be
propagated with fresh seed, division in fall.
The companion plants: Some of the companion
plants are Dicentra Formosa (western bleeding heart), Vancouveria chrysantha,
Vancouveria planipetala, Mahonia nervosa (low Oregon grape), Smilacina racemosa
(false Solomon’s seal).
Steps on how to grow Barrenwort
Plants
Barrenwort plants are resistant to
deer and they are also drought tolerant. You can start the plant indoors in
colder climates and then plant out after all danger of frost has passed for a
quicker display. Also you can divide the clump in spring before the plants flower
or in fall. Actually growing this plant requires acidic soil with plenty of
organic amendment. The Barrenwort plants need regular water as the plants
establish, but they can also tolerate low water situations once they are mature.
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