Epimedium ‘Sphinx Twinkler’/’Spine Tingler’
Epimedium 'Sphinx Twinkler' has long, narrow, serrated, evergreen leaves emerging red topped with yellow and white spurred flowers.
Epimedium ‘Sphinx Twinkler’ is an exciting cultivar with long, narrow, serrated, evergreen leaves that emerge bronze-red topped with sulphur yellow and white spurred flowers. Also known as ‘Spine Tingler’. Epimedium are among the easiest perennials to grow. They thrive in medium to heavy shade, and when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective groundcovers or shade garden accents.
Common Name: Barrenwort
Family: Berberidaceae (The Barberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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Geographical Origin: Garden Origin
