Species of flowering plant
Epimedium pubigerum, also known by the common name hairy barrenwort,[1] is a species in the family Berberidaceae.[1][2]
Description
- Height: Reaches up to 45 cm at maturity.[1]
- Leaves: Heart-shaped, evergreen leaves are purplish bronze when young, turning dark glossy green with maturity.[1]
- Flowers: In spring, sprays of creamy white or pink flowers are held high above the leaves by their long stems.[1]
Distribution and range
Epimedium pubigerum is native to southeastern Bulgaria and to the Transcaucasus region of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.[2]
Habitat and cultivation
Epimedium pubigerum prefers a sheltered position away from cold winds, and flourishes in the shady, fertile conditions of deciduous woodland.[1]
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