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.)

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in late summer[200]. Sow stored seed as early as possible in the year in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in the cold frame or greenhouse for at least their first winter[K]. Plant them out in mid to late summer[K]. Division in July/August according to one report, in late spring according to another[200]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring. Cuttings in late summer[200].

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