Epimedium 'Black Sea'

Easily grown in average, acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers loose, organically rich loams with consistent moisture in part shade (sun-dappled or morning sun). Foliage will usually burn in full afternoon sun. Tolerates full shade. Also tolerates drought and dry shade (rhizomes hold moisture) once established. Intolerant of alkaline soils. Clumps spread somewhat slowly by creeping rhizomes, but will form attractive colonies over time.  Type: Perennial Zone: 5 to 8 Height: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Spread: 0.50 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: Yellow with red spurs Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Heavy Shade, Erosion, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil