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

USPS Priority Mail shipping rates

35 at Sebright Gardens

One gallon bagged root ball | $26

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30 at Sebright Gardens

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Epimedium x omeiense 'Akame' plant details

Epimedium 'Rigoletto' is an evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Rigoletto'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: unique, woodland, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Rigoletto'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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.