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Epimedium × youngianum - Niveum
A graceful woodland groundcover, Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’—also known as “Snowy Barrenwort” or “Young’s White Barrenwort”—features delicate sprays of pure white, star-shaped flowers held aloft on red stems in mid to late spring. Its heart-shaped leaves emerge with a red-tinged flush, mature to green through summer, and transform to bronze-red in autumn, providing multi-seasonal interest. Compact and clump-forming, it grows 15–23 cm (6–9″) tall with a spread of 30–45 cm (12–18″), making it ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, or as a woodland groundcover. Low-maintenance and resilient, it thrives in part to full shade and average, dry to moist soil, tolerates drought once established, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Pure white spring flowers
- Multi-season foliage interest
- Shade‑loving & wildlife resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | White flowers; leaves red-flushed in spring, green in summer, bronze-red in fall |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 15–23 cm (6–9″) |
| Plant Width | 30–45 cm (12–18″) |
| Sun Requirements | Part to full shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Leaves first in spring, followed by flowers |
| Bloom Timing | April - May |
| Plant Depth | Crown level |
| Plant Spacing | 30–45 cm (12–18″) |
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Epimedium × youngianum - Niveum
A graceful woodland groundcover, Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’—also known as “Snowy Barrenwort” or “Young’s White Barrenwort”—features delicate sprays of pure white, star-shaped flowers held aloft on red stems in mid to late spring. Its heart-shaped leaves emerge with a red-tinged flush, mature to green through summer, and transform to bronze-red in autumn, providing multi-seasonal interest. Compact and clump-forming, it grows 15–23 cm (6–9″) tall with a spread of 30–45 cm (12–18″), making it ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, or as a woodland groundcover. Low-maintenance and resilient, it thrives in part to full shade and average, dry to moist soil, tolerates drought once established, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Pure white spring flowers
- Multi-season foliage interest
- Shade‑loving & wildlife resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | White flowers; leaves red-flushed in spring, green in summer, bronze-red in fall |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 15–23 cm (6–9″) |
| Plant Width | 30–45 cm (12–18″) |
| Sun Requirements | Part to full shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Leaves first in spring, followed by flowers |
| Bloom Timing | April - May |
| Plant Depth | Crown level |
| Plant Spacing | 30–45 cm (12–18″) |
