Epimedium franchetii

Also Known As

Barrenwort
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Epimedium franchetii plant details

Epimedium franchetii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium franchetii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium franchetii

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, Northern Chinese species with leaflets over 5” long by 2” wide. Large flowers have light green inner sepals with long sulfur-yellow spurs. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 15” to 18”. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.