Epimedium youngianum Purple Heart Amaryllids waxy foliage on a clump

waxy foliage on a clump that can easily cover an area 4' wide

flowering on Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' starts in early summer and continues until frost

more hours of sun would be even better

when the foliage is brightest

Epimedium youngianum Purple Heart Amaryllids waxy foliage on a clumpEpimedium x youngianum 'Purple Heart' is a 2000 Darrell Probst introduction from his cross of E. grandiflorum var. violaceum and E. x youngianum 'Pink Star'. The purple tinged leaflets become darker as they mature, providing a stunning backdrop for the near white flowers. While the leaves on this tight clumper eventually turn green as the weather warms, they once again take on the purple color as fall arrives.