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Azusa Barrenwort

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Azusa Barrenwort (Epimedium x youngianum 'Azusa')

Azusa Barrenwort (Epimedium x youngianum 'Azusa') is an elegant shade perennial prized for its airy sprays of long-spurred, soft pink to blush-white flowers in mid to late spring and its refined, heart-shaped foliage. New leaves often emerge with bronze or rose tints before maturing deep green, then warm to red tones in fall. Forming a slowly spreading clump, this drought-tolerant, deer- and rabbit-resistant epimedium is a reliable problem-solver for dry shade, woodland borders, and under trees.

Distinctive Features

Delicate, long-spurred flowers held well above the foliage on wiry stems; bronzed new growth for added spring color; semi-evergreen in mild regions; excellent endurance in heat and dry shade once established; graceful, fine texture that reads beautifully at close range.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade; morning sun is acceptable with consistent moisture.
  • Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained loam; benefits from leaf mold or compost.
  • Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist the first season, then water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
  • Mature Size: About 8 to 12 inches tall in leaf, 12 to 16 inches in bloom, spreading 18 to 24 inches over time.

Ideal Uses

  • Woodland Gardens: Airy bloom and layered foliage brighten shaded beds.
  • Understory & Dry Shade: Thrives beneath trees and around roots where many perennials struggle.
  • Edging & Paths: Neat clumps define shaded walkways with fine texture.
  • Groundcover Massing: Plant in drifts for a durable, living mulch.
  • Mixed Shade Borders: Pairs beautifully with hellebores, ferns, hostas, and heucheras.

Low Maintenance Care

  • Cutback: Shear old foliage in late winter before buds rise to showcase flowering stems.
  • Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 inches of leaf mold or compost to conserve moisture and enrich soil.
  • Feeding: Light spring top-dress with compost or a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Division: Divide clumps in spring or early fall to refresh vigor or extend plantings.
  • Watering: After establishment, occasional deep watering during extended drought is sufficient.

Why Choose Azusa Barrenwort?

  • Delicate Spring Display: Spurred, blush-toned flowers float above the foliage.
  • Seasonal Foliage Interest: Bronze spring flush and warm fall tints add multi-season color.
  • Shade Problem Solver: Dependable performance in dry, rooty sites.
  • Low Care & Durable: Deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant once established.
  • Design Versatility: Fine texture complements woodland, courtyard, and contemporary schemes.

Epimedium x youngianum 'Azusa' brings delicate flowers, shifting foliage color, and dependable, low-maintenance performance to shaded, well-drained sites, making it a standout groundcover or edging for refined, water-wise designs.

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