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| 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 - 25 cm (8 - 10 in) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral |
| | Description | Vancouveria hexandra (American barrenwort) bears white flowers during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Vancouveria hexandra tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. | | |
