Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince'

Also Known As

Purple Prince Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and pink foliage. In spring purple 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 grandiflorum 'Purple Prince'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and pink
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince' [Cc950123]

By: Arrowhead Alpines

The richest purple in E. grandiflorum thus far, with medium sized flowers. Blooms with a height of about 10", the second flush of leaves can reach 18". Clumping and winter dormant.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Leaves emerge a showy rose color forming an 8" tall clump topped by the darkest purple flowers. 2nd flush of leaves are approx. 18" tall. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.

By: Sebright Gardens

Striking dark purple long spurred blossoms on 6-8" stems in late April in early May. We have this little guy, along with other Epimedium, planted in a bed atop a stone retaining wall, where we can view the little darlings more intimately.