Buy Epimedium grandiflorum 'Ruby Tuesday'

Also Known As

Epimedium x youngianum 'Ruby Tuesday'
Ruby Tuesday Barrenwort
Ruby Tuesday Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 5"-14"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Ruby Tuesday' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Ruby Tuesday' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium grandiflorum 'Ruby Tuesday'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 5 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Ruby Tuesday'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has for this group unusually rich ruby-red flowers, which start opening at 5" height. The leaves emerge purple tinged. Clumping and deciduous.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Leaves unfurl w/ a purple cast about 5" tall followed late season by rich, ruby-red flowers w/ a lighter pale rose to white spurs. 2nd Flush of leaves are approx. 14" tall. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.