Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group
Also Known As
- Epimedium x 'Rainbow Shades'
- Epimedium x acuminatum 'Rainbow Shades'
- Rainbow Shades Barrenwort
- Rainbow Shades Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 18"
- W: 20"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group plant details
Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, burgundy and red foliage. In spring purple, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, burgundy and red
- Mature size: 20 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: purple, red, white and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group plant
How to Grow Epimedium Rainbow Shades Group
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
- red
- yellow
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
aka Epimedium 'O'Kuda's White', Okuda's White Barrenwort, Okuda's White Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- 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
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 24"
- bright shade - 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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