Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur'

Also Known As

Epimedium x 'Flowers of Sulphur'
Flowers of Sulphur Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur' plant details

Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaves are flushed reddish-bronze with light green veins when young, but later become a fresh green. Flowers are borne in tallish racemes, are a very pretty light sulfur-yellow, and face shyly downwards from upright stems. Early-flowering. Evergreen. Minimum temperature: -20 °F