Buy Epimedium x versicolor

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-14"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $19

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Epimedium x versicolor plant details

Epimedium x versicolor is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring salmon flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 x versicolor

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x versicolor

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

A much underused and still rare selection. The medium-sized flowers have salmon pink wings, darker on the outside (the visible top) - lighter on the inner side. Cup and spurs are cream to lemon. The coloring is intensified by prominently red-infused leaves as a backdrop. Like 'Sulphureum', semi-evergreen, slow spreading and very drought tolerant.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Epimedium x versicolor (Cc.890006)~ New foliage strongly flushed red aging to glossy dark green in summer. Drought tolerant once established Large panicle of flowers open deep, rich salmon color. Plant nearly full sun to nearly full shade. Height: 14” Zones 5-9. Semi-Evergreen.