Epimedium grandiflorum (Berberidaceae)

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Epimedium grandiflorum
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The Epimedium grandiflorum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Manchuria. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. macranthum. E. violaceum.

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Latin Name:  Epimedium grandiflorum
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Morr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.35   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist woods in the hills[187]. Calcareous rocks in moist woodland[58]. (This entry refers to sub-species E. grandiflorum higoense. Shimau.)

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any fertile humus-rich soil[200], preferring a peaty loam[1]. Grows best in semi-shade[200]. Plants can succeed in the dry shed of trees[233]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187], though the flowers in spring can be damaged by late frosts[233]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are several named varieties[187]. It grows well in the rock garden or wild garden[1]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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