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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple'
Also Known As
- Saxton Barrenwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-14"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple' plant details
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender 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 grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Saxton's Purple'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'Frohnleiten', Epimedium x australis 'Frohnleiten', Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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