Epimedium x omeiense

Also Known As

Epimedium 'Omeiense'
Epimedium omeiense
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Epimedium x omeiense plant details

Epimedium x omeiense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x omeiense

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x omeiense

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large sagittate, glossy dark green leaves age to maroon in fall. Spectacular dark cherry red inner sepals with long bright orange & yellow spurs; Rebloomer. Plant in nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Height: 18” Zones 5-9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Another gorgeous E. acuminatum hybrid, this time with E. fangii, a cross naturally occurring on Mt. Omei in China. There are several clones in trade, this one stands out with semi-glossy, copper-tinged foliage and with some of the largest flowers in the g

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Blooms: spring, evergreen. Wide spurs, purple center. Dark mottled foliage. Natural hybrid of Epimedium acuminatum x fangii. Slowly spreading Zone 5-8, 12", China, part shade, moist, humus rich