| | | Family | Berberidaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Epimedium x youngianum 'Roseum' (barrenwort) bears light pink blooms during early spring to late spring. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Epimedium x youngianum 'Roseum' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. | | |