Buy 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

3 inch pot | $17

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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

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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!