Photo of Epimedium x omeiense flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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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.
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
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

Gardening facts about Epimedium x omeiense plant

How to Grow Epimedium x omeiense

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 10"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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