Elf flower ?? Epimedium The Epimedium, or Elven flower, is an indispensable plant for those who have a shady garden.
Epimedium (Berberidaceae)
The genus of spring flowering perennials, some of which are evergreen. The Elven Flower is an ideal perennial to be planted in groups for underplanting or as a solitary. Is a good ground cover and fully hardy. The plant has heart-shaped tapered leaves and beautiful small delicate flowers. The flowers are cup-shaped with long or short spurs. The Epimedium has many types and varieties.
Below are some beautiful varieties:
Botanical name | Height in cm | Flowering time | color | Particularity |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epimedium Alpinum | 23 | spring | Crimson red sepals and yellow petals | Evergreen, fine-toothed, glossy leaves, young leaves are bronze-colored |
E. grandiflorum ?? Rose Queen ?? | 30 | spring | Deep lilac | Dark brown-red leaves that ripen to a medium green color |
E. x perralchicum | 30 | spring | Yellow | Oval dark green leaves |
E. perralderianum | 30 | spring | Bright yellow | Large, serrated, glossy, deep green leaves |
Epimedium
- Latin name: Epimedium
- Common name: Elfenbloem
- Family name: Berberidaceae
- Bloom time: spring
- Location: Partial shade
- Use: Ground covering
- Soil type: Humic, moisture-retaining but well-drained soil
Other information:
- Propagate by division in the spring or fall
- Hardy
Epimediums form beautiful combinations with:
- Asarum Europaeum ?? Mansoor
- Molinia caerula ?? Transparent ?? ?? Pipestrootje
- Hosta ?? Devon Green ?? ?? Heart Lily
- Rodgersia podophylla – Rodgersia