Buy Epimedium 'Tarantula'

Also Known As

Tarantula Bishops Hat
Tarantula Fairywings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $24

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Epimedium 'Tarantula' plant details

Epimedium 'Tarantula' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, green and red foliage. In spring yellow 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 'Tarantula'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spiky, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Tarantula'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium species novum ~ Leaflets emerge bronze red cast aging to glossy green with the most narrow, long hair like spines zigzagging around the leaves. Vigorous grower. Profuse bloom of long spurred, sulfur yellow flowers in spring. Plant in nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Size: 7”. Zones 5 to 9. Evergreen.