Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Epimedium

Species:

Epimedium acuminatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

purple, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4–8 weeks to break dormancy; germination is often slow and irregular.

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