Buy Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame'

Also Known As

Epimedium 'Rigoletto'
Epimedium x omeiense 'Akane'
Epimedium x omeiense 'Rigoletto'
Akame Fairy Wings
Rigoletto Barrenwort
Rigoletto Fairy Wands

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $24

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame' plant details

Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium x omeiense 'Rigoletto' is a great evergreen barrenwort with bright green, lance-shaped leaves with light rusty red spots. Spider-like flowers emerge above the foliage in spring on thin, sturdy stems displaying rosy-red sepals, orange centres, and white spurs. Barrenworts thrive in medium to heavy shade and, when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective ground covers or shade garden accents.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This glorious perennial has orange spurs tipped with yellow. Creates a striking flower show each spring.

By: Gossler Farms

Large sagittate, glossy dark green leaves age to maroon in fall. Spectacular dark cherry red inner sepals with long bright orange & yellow spurs; Rebloomer. Plant in nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Height: 18” Zones 5-9. Evergreen.