Buy Epimedium grandiflorum 'Swallowtail'

Also Known As

Swallowtail Barrenwort
Swallowtail Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 7"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $16

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Swallowtail' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Swallowtail' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium grandiflorum 'Swallowtail'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 7 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, red margins, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Swallowtail'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has burgundy margins on the new foliage. Flowers are lavender pink with long spires on the flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

1st flush of small leaflets are numerous @ about 7" tall & edged w/ purple. 2nd flush of foliage is approx 12" tall. Flowers are blue-lavender streaked in rose w/ angular white spurs streaked in lavender. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.