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Epimedium chlorandrum
Also Known As
- Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 16"-24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Epimedium chlorandrum plant details
Epimedium chlorandrum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and rocky soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium chlorandrum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spotted leaves, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium chlorandrum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: clay, rich and rocky
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How to Grow Epimedium chlorandrum
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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