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Epimedium 'Caramel'

Also Known As

Epimedium wushanense 'Caramel'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Caramel' plant details

Epimedium 'Caramel' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring chocolate and tan flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Caramel'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and tan blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Caramel'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful evergreen foliage is elongated and elegant on this 14” tall choice clumper and would make it garden worthy on its own merit. Flowers are a toasty yellow with a caramelized burnt red orange center in spring and often repeats during the growing season. This will take drier conditions and can be counted on in dry shade sites but better blooms with regular moisture, good soil and bright shade. This is high on the plant lust scale!

By: Secret Garden Growers

(Formerly sold as E. wushanenese 'Caramel') A decidedly different type of Epimedium, with evergreen, narrow, strongly toothed leathery foliage with a thick substance which is red mottled in spring. Caramel is a good description of the bloom color; they are held in large numbers well above the foliage on tall racemes. Blooms later than most Epimedium.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Big, spidery, caramel-colored flowers are suffused with dark orange toward the center, and wonderful long, narrow, evergreen leaves are rose-purple when young; their spiny edges are more ornamental than threatening. This plant would be worth just the leaf if the flowers weren't so exquisite. Minimum temperature: -20?F