Snowy Barrenwort, Barrenwort 'Niveum', Bishop's Hat 'Niveum', Bishop's Mitre 'Niveum', Fairy Wings 'Niveum'
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Snowy Barrenwort) is a compact deciduous perennial with heart-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves that emerge lightly flushed and veined red in spring and turn bronzy-red in fall. In mid to late spring, clouds of small, starry, pure white flowers are carried in open sprays on red stems above the foliage mound. Perfect to brighten up a shady corner of the garden, Snowy Barrenwort makes a wonderful groundcover for many landscape situations including under deciduous trees.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Epimedium |
| Common names | Barrenwort |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Epimedium |
| Common names | Barrenwort |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Snowy Barrenwort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Snowy Barrenwort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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