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
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 calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- 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
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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