Barrenwort 'Akebono'
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 9-15 inches
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Spread: 15 inches
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Bloom Time: May
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Bloom: delicate, light lilac flowers
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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: hybrid of species native to Japan
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Notes: rhizomatous, clump-forming; small
apple green leaves retain red edge from their initial red flush
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G219
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