Epimedium sempervirens 'Secret Arrow'

Also Known As

Secret Arrow Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium sempervirens 'Secret Arrow' plant details

Epimedium sempervirens 'Secret Arrow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium sempervirens 'Secret Arrow'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fall color, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium sempervirens 'Secret Arrow'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Distinct arrow-shaped leaves emerge purple tinged, turn green in summer and take on bright fall colors in yellow, orange and red tones, lasting a long time. Large lavender flowers are a bonus. Semi-evergreen and clumping.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

The flowers of this selection are a glistening lavender held above arrow-shaped foliage that can turn shades of bronze-red in fall, holding its color longer than most. Deciduous clumper, 12"T Minimum temperature: -20 °F