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- In the universe of the elven flower - common species and varieties
- Summergreen and wintergreen varieties
- The large-flowered elf flower
- The sulfur-colored elf flower
- The Alpine Elven flower
- The red elf flower
- Other interesting species and varieties
- Tips
With the variety also varies the flower color of the elven flower
In the universe of the elven flower - common species and varieties
The elf flower does not exist. You have to decide on a variety, if you want to equip his garden with this ground covering perennial. But which varieties have proven themselves and are recommended in the long term?
Summergreen and wintergreen varieties
The summer green varieties of the Elfenblumen come predominantly from the East Asian area. They will turn their leaves in colorful nuances in the fall. The winter-green varieties find their home in Europe and as far as the Near East.
The large-flowered elf flower
The best known species is probably the large-flowered elf flower. She is wintergreen. It includes the following attractive varieties with their flower and leaf colors:
The sulfur-colored elf flower
The Sulfur-colored Elven flower is also called Epimedium versicolor, Sulfurum '. True to its name, it captivates with sulfur yellow flowers. In addition come as advantages their reddish spring shoot and bronze winter leaves.
The Alpine Elven flower
Another species is Epimedium alpinum (Alpine Elven flower). In contrast to the majority of the other species, this is also suitable for sunnier locations and sometimes cope well with dryness. The flowers are light purple and have white spots inside. The wintergreen foliage is dark green.
The red elf flower
The red elven flower is also very popular. Their foliage is deciduous to wintergreen and in autumn yellow to orange tinted. The special thing about it: It has red veins on. The horstbildende growth reaches a stature height of 25 cm. Per panicle arise up to 30 white-pink to white-red colored flowers.
Other interesting species and varieties
Furthermore interesting for hobby gardeners are:
Tips
Regardless of the species or variety, elven flowers are considered slightly toxic.