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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'

Also Known As

  • Nanum Barrenwort
  • Nanum Bishop's Hat
  • Nanum Fairywings

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and red foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, miniature, rare, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare! Dainty and sweet, this charming miniature Epimedium has a clumping habit, grows a mere 4-8” tall and long spurred, bright white flowers float March to April over dramatic, red-purple edged, deciduous foliage. My granddaughter says they look like ‘tiny white birds flying’. Thrives in shade, acid soil, dry shade tolerant once established. Takes a few years to form a nice clump…but will never get ‘too big’ or grow out of bounds! No maintenance!
Very compact with white flowers and dark edged leaves this is slow to increase so be patient, it will take a few years to form a nice clump. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
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