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Also Known As

  • Crime Scene Fairy Bells

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 14"-16"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

3 inch tall pot | $25

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Epimedium 'Crime Scene' plant details

Epimedium 'Crime Scene' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 'Crime Scene'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, red and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 14 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, spotted leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Crime Scene'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine cross made by Far Reaches in 2014, new arrow shaped spring leaves are smattered with red (hence the name); 14-16” tall clumps are slowly expanding to 2-3’ wide, early spring flowers are mauve and rose with long, downward curving spurs...colorful! If you collect and love Epi’s you must have this. It has been quite vigorous for us here in the Pacific Northwest.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Crime Scene' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Crime Scene'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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