Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light'

Also Known As

Guiding Light Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light' plant details

Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate and green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium acuminatum 'Guiding Light'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium acuminatum ~ Chocolate brown leaflets with green flecks in spring age to glossy bright green. Large, attractive flowers with yellow sepals & long white spurs. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. 12” tall. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.