Epimedium franchetii [cc 950065]

Also Known As

Bishop's Hat
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Epimedium franchetii [cc 950065] plant details

Epimedium franchetii [cc 950065] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 franchetii [cc 950065]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium franchetii [cc 950065]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium franchetii cc 950065 Large elegant mounds of coppery bronze foliage neatly trifoliate with 5" leaves this is a large plant and well grown clumps can reach 2' in height not including the tall sprays bearing rather large long spurred yellow flowers with greenish to reddish inner sepals which are produced over a long season. First described by Stearns in 1996; prior to that it was thought to be a form of acuminatum. ZONE 6