Epimedium versicolor Sulphureum Comptonia The tiny figs are edible

The tiny figs are edible

on dry slopes above 6500' elevation

multi-colored

topped in summer with branched terminal heads of mauvy-pink flowers

Epimedium versicolor Sulphureum Comptonia The tiny figs are edibleEpimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' is one of the older hybrids (Epimedium grandiflorum x Epimedium pinnatum ssp. colchicum), that was selected prior to 1849. Despite its 165+ age, it's still one of the best garden selections. Epimedium 'Sulphureum' spreads much faster (4 6" per year) and is slightly taller than its sister Epimedium 'Neosulphureum'. In the shade garden, it will quickly form a dense mass of foliage even in the worst conditions a superb