Barrenwort, Fairy Wings, Bishop's Mitre
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Family: Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epimedium (ep-ih-MEE-dee-um)
Cultivar: Amber Queen

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Veined

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting