Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan'
Also Known As
- Suntan Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-20"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan' plant details
Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly 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 franchetii 'Suntan'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan' plant
How to Grow Epimedium franchetii 'Suntan'
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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