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    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.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Epimedium franchetii plant

    How to Grow Epimedium franchetii

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    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
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Epimedium leptorrhizum

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Epimedium grandiflorum flower, foliage by Sphl
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