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Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace'

Also Known As

  • Chocolate Lace Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with burgundy and chocolate foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - 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 grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and chocolate
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Milk chocolate tones on the emerging leaflets later turn a rich burgundy over a green backdrop with deep purple edges. Large creamy, yellow-green flowers amongst the foliage in spring. Plant in partial sun to full shade. 10” tall. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum f. flavescens 'Chocolate Lace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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