Epimedium dolichostemon

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Epimedium dolichostemon plant details

Epimedium dolichostemon is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring burgundy and white 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 dolichostemon

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium dolichostemon

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
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

Long slender arrow shaped leaflets are jagged edged & beautifully mottled with burgundy in Spring. 15” to 18” flower stems with sprays of reflexed white inner sepals & red petals with short, curved spurs. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 18”. Zones 5-8. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

These probably date from Ogisu's 1988 Sichuan introductions the name refers to the long stamens, which give the flowers a Shooting Star effect. ZONE 4