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Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'
Spine Tingler Barrenwort
- » Thrives in shade
- » Airy yellow flowers in spring
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- » Excellent ground cover
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:8-10 in
- Spread:18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
It is hard to ignore this shade-loving groundcover that sports mounds of long, deep green leaves with spiny margins. Soft yellow, airy flowers are held above the foliage in mid to late spring giving this plant a unique and outstanding look. Outstanding when massed as a groundcover in a shady area. Easy to grow with few pest issues. The incredible garden texture from foliage and flowers. Deer and rabbit tolerant.
Attributes
| • | Naturalizing |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Ground Cover |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'
Thrives in part to full shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Evergreen foliage can be cleaned in late winter before flush.