This hybrid rhizomatous perennial has basal leaves and forms a clump. The divided mid green leaves have heart-shaped leaflets and the spider-like white to pink flowers appear in clusters above the foliage from mid to late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Epimedium x youngianumis derived from Epimedium diphyllumand Epimedium grandiflorumand is thought to be a natural occurrence. It grows in well drained humus rich moist soils and prefers a semi shaded wind protected position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Barrenwort is grown for its flowers and its clumping habit. It is plant in herbaceous borders or rockeries in small or cottage gardens and is also planted in woodland settings. It is suitable for inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years from division and may be grown in containers that are placed in a shaded position. ID 2807

Epimedium(ep-ih-MEE-dee-um) youngianum(young-ee-AR-num)

Berberidaceae (BER-be-rid-AY-see-ee)