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Also Known As

  • Epimedium x youngianum Akebono'
  • Akebono Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 9"-15"
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium 'Akebono' plant details

Epimedium 'Akebono' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring pink 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 'Akebono'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 9 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Akebono'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has very light lavender flowers in March-April. This grandiflorum will get 8”-10” tall.
First flush of heart shaped leaves emerge sunset red topped w/ light rose pink flowers on 7" stems. The second flush of leaves are milky green, 9" to 15" tall. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.
White flowers. Heart-shaped green leaves.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Akebono' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Akebono'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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