Buy Epimedium x youngianum 'Purple Heart'

Also Known As

Purple Heart Barrenwort
Purple Heart Bishop’s Hat
Purple Heart Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $15

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Purple Heart' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Purple Heart' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with black, green and purple foliage. In spring lavender, pink and white 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 x youngianum 'Purple Heart'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous black, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Purple Heart'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
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

Epimedium youngianum Leaves unfurl a greenish- purple & deepen to a black purple providing a striking backdrop to the small bicolored pinkish lavender & white flowers. Leaves age to green in summer. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 18” Zones 5-8. Deciduous.