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- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Aptly named Spine Tingler Barrenwort, formally called Epimedium, and delightfully nicknamed “fairy wings'', is sure to make your spine tingle. These low growers, ranging from 8 to 10 inches tall, spread with wiry, green leaf stalks that hold narrow, heart-shaped leaflets. These rich, green leaves have spiny edges that occasionally take on a slight blush hue. This outstanding Barrenwort produces floriferous sprays of yellow, jester-hat flowers that bloom in mid to late spring.
Native to China, Spine Tingler Barrenwort is low-maintenance without sacrificing any showy qualities, and looks especially stunning when massed as ground cover. Unlike other Epimedium, which flower first, Spine Tingler sends up flowers and foliage at the same time. The flowers and foliage are both long-lasting in arrangements, and the evergreen foliage is perfect for your winter garden.
Spine Tingler Barrenwort Care
Spine Tingler will survive in dry shade, but thrives in areas with average water, and partial sun or dappled shade. Ideally, Spine Tingler should have between two and four hours of sunlight each day. When grown in deep shade, these plants usually produce larger leaves with fewer flower stems per plant, and are less likely to form clumps. Spine Tingler is deer and rabbit tolerant, and is commonly appreciated for its critter and pest-resistance and durability. It grows best in loamy, clay soils, but can also take hold and thrive in drier areas or areas with gravel.
Your Spine Tingler Barrenwort is hardy, but should be fed yearly with slow-release fertilizer that is low in nitrogen. It is also advised to trim back the previous year’s foliage in early spring before fresh growth begins, but if the foliage is still green, it can be left. The new leaves will rise above the old ones. Evergreen foliage can be cleaned in late winter.
Spine Tingler Barrenwort Spacing
When planting your Spine Tingler Barrenwort, do not place the crown of the plant more than half an inch deeper than the surface of the soil. Individual plants should be spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. Spine Tinglers can be used as groundcover under trees, or among rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. They are fantastic in large rock gardens and will grow well in containers.
Spine Tingler Barrenwort Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Airy-Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Spine Tingler Barrenwort |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: EPIMEDIUM SSP. NOVA `SPINE TINGLER` |
- SKU:
- 1231012250-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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