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Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars'

Also Known As

  • Mars Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars' plant details

Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with. In spring red 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 sempervirens 'Mars'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars'

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

Very floriferous selection with up to 30 medium-large, rose-red flowers per stem. Clumping and semi-evergreen to evergreen.
Rare, rose-red form with heavy bloom set and even a second flush of flowers! Perennial to 10" tall.

Gardening facts about Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars' plant

How to Grow Epimedium sempervirens 'Mars'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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