Epimedium acuminatum

Also Known As

Epimedium sp. aff. acuminatum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Epimedium acuminatum plant details

Epimedium acuminatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - 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

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: lavender 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 acuminatum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heavy red stippling on new foliage. Collected in Emeishan 2005 Sichuan China.

By: Cistus Nursery

A sensational species with beautiful multihued pink red and bronze evergreen foliage creating a fantastic display when it is immerging in spring and huge bicolored purple and white spidery flowers, it's one of the showiest species we grow.these are from plants in Punnett's garden. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Long evergreen leaves and long spurred, two toned purple and pale lavender/mauve flowers. Shady area with humus rich soil. Zones 5-9.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

One of our long time favorite species which has such a graceful habit of being low and spreading in leaf and flower. This habit really lends itself to a wall planting or top of a log where the arching form can be maximized. Nice new growth and big lavender bicolored flowers.