Received 4 out of 5 stars in the Chicago Botanic Garden Epimedium Evaluation. The best Epimedium species for use as a groundcover, this species quickly spreads by rhizomes. From mid to late spring, clusters of small red flowers with short, white or pale pink spurs hover just above the foliage.
The young leaves are flushed red in spring, and in cool summers this red pigment remains. In warm summers, they become glossy, dark green. In the fall, the foliage turns reddish-brown and remains standing thru the winter. To keep it looking its best, this plant should be sheltered from cold, dry winds.
Epimedium will adapt to many growing situations, and is particularly useful in dry shade where few other plants will survive. It is able to compete with tree roots easily. This variety is particularly more tolerant of alkaline, clay soils than the others.
Height:
15.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Asian Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Epimedium is a tough plant that will survive in nearly any shady location. Though it prefers rich, moist, woodland soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, it will adapt to a wide range of conditions. It will even grow under large, thirsty trees. This plant is a slow spreader, so mulching around the plants will help to keep the weeds away. Trimming off all of the old foliage in late winter will make room for a fresh flush of leaves and may increase flower production.
Epimedium can be divided in early fall and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
Height:
15.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Slow
Garden Style:
Asian Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Epimedium is a tough plant that will survive in nearly any shady location. Though it prefers rich, moist, woodland soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, it will adapt to a wide range of conditions. It will even grow under large, thirsty trees. This plant is a slow spreader, so mulching around the plants will help to keep the weeds away. Trimming off all of the old foliage in late winter will make room for a fresh flush of leaves and may increase flower production.
Epimedium can be divided in early fall and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
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