Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

Also Known As

Epimedium davidii x leptorhizum
Fire Dragon Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 20"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Fire Dragon' plant details

Epimedium 'Fire Dragon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Purple &yellow flowers, heart shaped leaves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

E.davidii x E. leptorrhizum ~ New, spade shaped green leaves brushed with bronze are topped in spring with stunning, large yellow sepals & spurs with light purple bracts. Plant nearly full shade to nearly full sun. Height 12” to 14”. Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Fire Dragon' has an extraordinary colour combination of yellow and light purple flowers over green foliage. Plants can grow to 14 inches tall. Epimediums are among the easiest perennials to grow. They thrive in medium to heavy shade, and when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective groundcovers or shade garden accents.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An eye-catching hybrid (E. davidii x E. leptorrhizum) with extra large (1 1/2 to 2") bi-colored flowers; pink sepals, creamy-yellow cup fading to white into the long spurs. They are held well above the foliage, which is purple tinted in spring during bloom time.