Epimedium 'Flame Thrower'

Also Known As

Epimedium x 'Flame Thrower'
Flame Thrower Barrenwort
Flame Thrower Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 14"-18"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Flame Thrower' plant details

Epimedium 'Flame Thrower' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate, green and purple foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Flame Thrower'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chocolate, green and purple
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spiky, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Flame Thrower'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium x ~ Thick, deep green, spiny leaflets topped in spring by cherry red & creamy yellow flowers. The inner sepals have undulations to their shape, resembling flames flicking upwards. Drought tolerant once established. Plant nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Height: 14” Zones 5-9. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

One of my very favorites and I'm surprised this fine hybrid from Darrell Probst doesn't get more attention (You and I can change that!). It has it all. First I noticed the gorgeous fall/winter foliage in rich plum-chocolate. The flowers consist of richly colored outer sepals, of which the long, creamy-yellow spurs protrude. All this comes with a good, above average drought tolerance. Semi-evergreen and clumping.