Epimedium x versicolor (Epimedium)
Botanical Information
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Epimedium |
| Species | x versicolor |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Horticultural origin. Hybrid of Epimedium x grandiflorum and Epimedium pinnatum ssp. colchicum. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21 ) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5 ) |
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Makes a good, low maintenance ground cover for small areas, edging for shady locations (for example along walkways), plant groupings in wild, woodland or naturalized areas, partially shaded rock garden locations. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Epimedium � versicolor 'Sulphureum'.
Epimedium � versicolor 'Cherry Tart'