Barrenwort 'Rigoletto', Bishop's Hat 'Rigoletto', Bishop's Mitre 'Rigoletto', Fairy Wings 'Rigoletto', Epimedium x omeiense 'Akane'
Epimedium x omeiense ‘Rigoletto’ (Barrenwort) is an evergreen perennial with attractive bright green, lance-shaped leaves lightly spotted with coppery red. In mid to late spring, open sprays of deep rose-red flowers, adorned with creamy white and orange centers, hover on the ends of wiry stems, well above the foliage. Though the flowers may only last for a few weeks, the lovely foliage will captivate interest all season long. Prized for its easy-care, durability, and critter resistance, this dappled-shade loving plant is capable of surviving in dry shade. Perfect for erosion control, in shady rock gardens or planted under mature trees, this beautiful cross between E. acuminatum and E. fangii will slowly spread to form an attractive ground cover.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Epimedium |
Common names | Barrenwort |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Epimedium |
Common names | Barrenwort |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Epimedium x omeiense ‘Rigoletto’ (Barrenwort) do I need for my garden?
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