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Epimedium acuminatum x davidii

Also Known As

  • Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium acuminatum x davidii plant details

Epimedium acuminatum x davidii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium acuminatum x davidii

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rare, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium acuminatum x davidii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extremely floriferous hybrid, rarely in trade, with narrow, evergreen foliage and clumping habit. The flowers are much like E. acuminatum; pale pink sepals with purple petals and simply tons of them. For well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Epimedium acuminatum x davidii plant

How to Grow Epimedium acuminatum x davidii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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