Buy Epimedium 'Huangdi'

Also Known As

Epimedium 'Yellow Emperor'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $17

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Epimedium 'Huangdi' plant details

Epimedium 'Huangdi' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate, green and purple foliage. In spring white and 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 'Huangdi'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chocolate, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow 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 'Huangdi'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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 ‘Huangdi’ ~ Named for Huangdi, the legendary Yellow Emperor of China. This chance seedling of Fire Dragon starts with new dragon wing shaped leaves that are heavily mottled with chocolate purple. Topped in spring with floriforous & stunning, large butter yellow sepals & white bracts & spurs with amber tips. Plant nearly full shade to nearly full sun. Height 12” to 14”. Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.