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Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'
Also Known As
- Coccineum Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum' plant details
Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
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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- regular - drought tolerant
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Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
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- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 15"
Width: 24"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
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- regular - drought tolerant
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