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Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Snowy Barrenwort)

Snowy Barrenwort, Barrenwort 'Niveum', Bishop's Hat 'Niveum', Bishop's Mitre 'Niveum', Fairy Wings 'Niveum'

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Epimedium × youngianum 'Niveum', Snowy Barrenwort, Barrenwort 'Niveum', Bishop's Hat 'Niveum', Bishop's Mitre 'Niveum', Fairy Wings 'Niveum', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, White Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover
Epimedium × youngianum 'Niveum', Snowy Barrenwort, Barrenwort 'Niveum', Bishop's Hat 'Niveum', Bishop's Mitre 'Niveum', Fairy Wings 'Niveum', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, White Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover

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.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 6-9 in. tall (15-22 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade to full shade in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Humus-rich, fertile, moist soils in part shade are preferred. Drought tolerant once established. Protect from cold, dry winds.
  • No serious pest and disease problems. Watch for vine weevils. Rabbit and deer tolerant.
  • Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, rock gardens, shade gardens. Excellent as a groundcover or edger for paths and walkways.
  • Propagate by division in fall or after flowering.
  • Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers.

Requirements

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
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 6" - 9"
(20cm - 20cm)
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
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Epimedium x omeiense 'Rigoletto', Barrenwort 'Rigoletto', Bishop's Hat 'Rigoletto', Bishop's Mitre 'Rigoletto', Fairy Wings 'Rigoletto', Epimedium x omeiense 'Akane', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Pink Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover
Epimedium Pretty in Pink, Barrenwort 'Pretty in Pink', Bishop's Hat 'Pretty in Pink', Bishop's Mitre 'Pretty in Pink', Fairy Wings 'Pretty in Pink', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Pink Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover
Epimedium Songbirds, Barrenwort 'Songbirds', Bishop's Hat 'Songbirds', Bishop's Mitre 'Songbirds', Fairy Wings 'Songbirds', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Yellow Flowers, Dry Shade Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover
Epimedium wushanense 'Sandy Claws', Barrenwort 'Sandy Claws', Bishop's Hat 'Sandy Claws', Bishop's Mitre 'Sandy Claws', Fairy Wings 'Sandy Claws', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, White Flowers, White Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover
Epimedium Spine Tingler, Barrenwort 'Spine Tingler', Bishop's Hat 'Spine Tingler', Bishop's Mitre 'Spine Tingler', Fairy Wings 'Spine Tingler', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Yellow Flowers, Dry Shade Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground CoverAGM Award
Epimedium × rubrum, Barrenwort 'Lilafee', Bishop's Hat 'Lilafee', Bishop's Mitre 'Lilafee', Fairy Wings ''Lilafee', Shade Plants, Shade Perennials, Purple Flowers, Groundcovers, Ground Cover

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Polygonatum Odoratum 'Variegatum', Solomon's Seal Variegatum, Polygonatum multiflorum Variegatum, Polygonatum odoratum 'Grace Barker', Polygonatum × hybridum 'Variegatum', Polygonatum × hybridum 'Striatum', shade perennials, wet soil perennialsAward General
Hosta 'Francee' (fortunei),  Plantain Lily 'Francee', 'Francee' Hosta, Hosta 'Francee', Shade perennials, Plants for shadeAGM Award
Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign', Lungwort 'Blue Ensign', Blue Ensign Lungwort, blue flowers, spring flowersAGM Award
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

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
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 6" - 9"
(20cm - 20cm)
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
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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