Amber Queen Barrenwort
Epimedium 'Amber Queen' PP17197
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Amber Queen Barrenwort highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 5-8
Add Festivity and Mirth With Amber Queen Barrenwort!
- Unusual Yellow and Orange Flowers
- Jesters-Hat Spurred Blooms
- Yellow Spider-Like Flowers with Orangey Red Highlights!
- Long Heart-Shaped Leaves
- Mottled Green Foliage With Red Blush
- Very Long-Bloom Time
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Dry Shade Tolerant!
- Full Shade and Part Shade
- Semi-Evergreen
- Rocky, Dry Soil Tolerant
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
- Drought Tolerant!
So unique and whimsical, the Amber Queen Barrenwort (Epimedium 'Amber Queen' PP17197) has the most unusual and airy, delicate-looking flowers!
Featuring bright-yellow blooms with upturned spurs and orangy-red centers, Barrenworts look like fancy Jesters Hats dangling in long clusters high above the lovely mottled, pointed foliage!
The long sprays of flowers fill out the entire arching stem, reaching almost 2 feet long. Blooming in mid to late spring, the bright yellow spurs with orange-red centers act as both stand-out specimens and delicate fillers throughout the garden.
Bright green leaves have a red tinge at the base of the plant and emerge a burgundy-red in spring before maturing to a bright, spring green with some light burgundy mottling. This combination really lights up the shady parts of your garden big time!
An eclectic-looking plant, you can rest assured that no one else on your block will have this plant!
How to Use Amber Queen Barrenwort In The Landscape
Reaching about 2 feet tall, these unusual plants are an airy and delicate feature to add to your beds and borders. The whimsical look of the plant lends itself perfectly in either formal or informal settings.
Asian-inspired and eclectic garden designs welcome this peculiar plant as it brightens your shady areas with curious texture! This dazzlingly unique Epimedium romps throughout the mixed-shrub garden and informal borders with joy and merriment!
Tolerating dry, rocky soil, Amber Queen frolics through your rock gardens and in those shaded waste areas with ease. Cottage gardens are given a magical air with a few of these intriguing plants interspersed!
Amber Queen is a unique woodland shade and accent plant. Plus, their love for shade makes Barrenwort graceful underplantings to your larger trees and shrubs. There they can bask in the provided shade and hide leggy stems in return as ground cover!
The long stems and quirky blooms are naturals for the cutting garden and are a fantastic cut flower to jazz up your bouquets and floral arrangements!
Plant en masse for erosion control that will have the entire neighborhood talking! Amber Queen is a tough groundcover where grass has trouble growing in the shade.
The yellow spider-like flowers tipped with orange add so much curiosity to your containers on shady patios for a conversation piece that will add whimsy to your entertaining areas!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Amber Queen merrily thrives in growing zones 5 through 8 where it shows to be semi-evergreen to fully evergreen.
Preferring well-drained soil, that is organic and fertile, Barrenwort does best in humus-rich part shade locations. In warmer climates, they do better in full shade locations that have consistent moisture.
Once established, Amber Queen is drought tolerant to some extent and even does well in dry shade as long as supplemental watering is provided during extended periods.
A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill. Barrenwort also appreciates some protection from cold, drying northern winds in winter to prevent leaf burn.
Prune back in late winter to tidy up the plant and give it a fresh look each year otherwise, Amber Queen is very low maintenance and low-care! Pest and disease-free, Barrenwort are also nearly deer and rabbit proof!
Plant your own festivities in your garden with a quirky Amber Queen Barrenwort and have the most unique garden on the block! We're excited to offer this mercurial plant, so be sure to order quickly from Nature Hills today!
