Photo of Epimedium hunanense flower, foliage by Sebright Gardens

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Epimedium hunanense

Also Known As

  • Hunan Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 15"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Epimedium hunanense plant details

Epimedium hunanense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow 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 hunanense

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: 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 hunanense

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
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

New, heart shaped, randomly spiny leaves are copper colored in spring topped with very large yellow flowers with red inner sepals on 15”stems. Plant nearly full shade to nearly full sun. 12” tall. Zones 4-9. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium hunanense plant

How to Grow Epimedium hunanense

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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