Buy Epimedium grandiflorum 'Orion'

Also Known As

Orion Barrenwort
Orion Longspur Epimedium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $23

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Orion' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Orion' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple and red 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 grandiflorum 'Orion'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, larger quantity available, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Orion'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

We got this beautiful plant from WE-DU Nursery over 25 years ago. The large foliage is slightly shorter than the dark purple red flowers. A robust plant that forms beautiful clumps.

By: Gossler Farms

In April - May, thoroughly and deliciously rose-pink fairy flowers, some of the largest in the grandiflorum group, open within the emerging foliage. Some flowers will be hidden later in the season, but their size will compensate. Clumping and deciduous. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A fie selection of this deciduous Japanese species which was introduced by We-Du Nursery. Sizeable flowers of rich purple are the hallmark of this plant and it more than holds it own against more recent hybrids. All Epimediums can't be painted with the same drought tolerant brush and this one appreciates more water than the real drought tolerant species.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Some of the biggest flowers in the grandiflorum group, opening within the emerging foliage. Some flowers will be hidden later in the season, but their size will make up for it. Clumping and deciduous.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Large, heart shaped, spined foliage w/ reddish margins. New leaves emerge bronze color then mature to light green. Topped in spring by dark purple & red to rose-violet flowers. 10"-18". Deciduous.