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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple'

Also Known As

  • Epimedium 'Mt. Kitadake Purple'
  • Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mt. Kitadake Purple'
  • Mt. Kitadake Purple Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-7"
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 6 IN - 7 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium grandiflorum ~ Leaves emerge muted red tones fringed with long white spines 6”-7” tall, later fading to rosy bands encircling light green centers with rose blush, 16” tall. Large intensely rose violet flowers with white outer edges. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Zones 4-8. Deciduous.

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Mount Kitadake Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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