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

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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

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.