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Epimedium koreanum

Also Known As

  • Epimedium coreanum
  • Epimedium grandiflorum var. koreanum
  • Bishop's Cap
  • Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Epimedium koreanum plant details

Epimedium koreanum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled 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 koreanum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow 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 koreanum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Emerging leaflets are a rich burgundy over a green backdrop with deep purple edges. Huge creamy, light yellow flowers amoungst the unfurling foliage in spring. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Height: 15” to 18”. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.
Dick brought us this tagged Epimedium coreanum however it may be confused in cultivation with a plant Darrell Probst offers as Epimedium grandiflorum ssp. koreanum 'Harold Epstein' whatever the name it is a slow growing clumper like grandiflorum with huge yellow flowers. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Epimedium koreanum plant

How to Grow Epimedium koreanum

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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