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Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842]
Also Known As
- Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842] plant details
Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842]
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842]
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Epimedium acuminatum [DJHC 842]
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
aka Epimedium 'O'Kuda's White', Okuda's White Barrenwort, Okuda's White Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'Frohnleiten', Epimedium x australis 'Frohnleiten', Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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