Epimedium pubigerum (DC.) Morren & Decaisne

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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