Buy Epimedium species novum 'The Giant'

Also Known As

Epimedium sp. 'The Giant'
The Giant Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $45

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Epimedium species novum 'The Giant' plant details

Epimedium species novum 'The Giant' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium species novum 'The Giant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, long-lived, rare, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium species novum 'The Giant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When we first saw this plant listed they were $500. We traded plants for a division. Thanks Dave and Pat. The plant can get 3’-4’ tall in really rich soil. Flowers are small but its fun to have an epimedium 4’ tall.

By: Gossler Farms

There is a great number of outstanding and "must-have" selections of Epimedium but 'The Giant' is the ultimate. Only just discovered in 2001 by Darrell Probst (who else?) and introduced in 2007 ($500 each!), this yet to be named species sports flower stems 4-5 feet and more if staked and in "good standing". According to Diana Reeck there are up 1000 flowers per stalk (I'll check on that once I'm retired). Unique to this species, the flower stalks keep on growing and growing, thus producing more and more flowers. These are medium-sized, creamy-yellow with a bronze cup. Evergreen and clumping.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Large leaved, robust plant topped by 3-4 foot stems with up to several hundred large, spider-like, light yellow flowers with amber inner sepals. Long bloom duration. Plant in nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Size: 12” x 30” Zones 5-9. Evergreen.