Buy Epimedium wushanense [Spiny Leaf Form]

Also Known As

Spiny Leaf Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-30"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $20

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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Epimedium wushanense [Spiny Leaf Form] plant details

Epimedium wushanense [Spiny Leaf Form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium wushanense [Spiny Leaf Form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rare, rock garden, spiky, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium wushanense [Spiny Leaf Form]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and rocky

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaflets emerge bronze-red aging to glossy, shiny green with very long, narrow prominently spiny leaves; Wow! Long spurred, pale yellow flowers in spring. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. 15” tall. Zones 5 to 9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

This rare evergreen species commands attention with its long narrow foliage mottled in shades of burgundy. Eventually turning green, the leaves are followed by 24-inch stems carrying long-lasting, blushing tangerine to lavender flowers. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Too much for words is this evergreen knockout. The large, glossy leaves are of heavy substance, up to 6" long and very spiny. New leaves are bronze to dark purple tinged, adding to the spectacle and creating the perfect backdrop for the soft yellow flowers. "Spiny-leafed Form"

By: Edelweiss Perennials

An Epimedium species of great merit and the Spiny Leaf Form from Darrell Probst puts this into the first rank of the evergreen species. Gorgeous big leaves richly bronze and captivating when young. This doesn't need to bloom to make us happy but the soft yellow flowers are welcome.