Red Barrenwort,
Bishop's Hat
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry
Family)
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Height: 6-12 inches
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Spread: 6-12 inches
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Bloom Time: April to May
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Bloom: crimson/yellow
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Light: part shade to
full shade
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers organically rich loams with even moisture
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Moisture: medium to dry
once established
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Use: edge for shady
areas, mass in woodland garden, wild garden or naturalized areas; shady areas
of rock gardens or border fronts; grows well under trees
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Care: cut back any
remaining old foliage in late winter
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: majority of species native to China
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Notes: rhizomatous,
clump-forming; new leaves emerge with a red tinge, mature to green and turn
reddish in fall
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F061
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