Epimedium grandiflorum fargesii NEW 2023

(Darell Probst) The typical forms of a very choice species and the main target of Darrell's November 2000 collecting trip to China.  He gathered small divisions from a variety of plants at 7 locations.  12-18" tall in bloom, with narrow, medium-sized arrow-shaped, dark evergreen leaflets that permit in the winter garden.  The medium-sized flowers typically have long wire/pale lavender inner-sepals that wrap around smaller, lavender spurs. Often both reflex backwards. Foliage exhibits dark maroon flecking in spring and sometimes fall. First flush 8-10", second growth flush to 15". Plant in well-drained yet moist/fertile soil in dappled shade or morning sun. Once established may tolerate dry shady gardens.