Buy Epimedium x youngianum 'Milky Way'

Also Known As

Milky Way Barrenwort
Milky Way Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $15

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Milky Way' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Milky Way' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x youngianum 'Milky Way'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, mottled leaves, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Milky Way'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium x Youngianum ~ First flush of heart shaped leaves emerge with a striking silver overlay aging to green later in the seaon. Medium size white flowers with long spurs. 2nd flush: 12” tall. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

It's name can stand for the numerous, pristine white flowers (although not quite as many as stars in the Milky Way) or for the silver overlay along the main veins on mature leaves. The flowers are long spurred - unusual for E. x youngianum - and look more like E. grandiflorum. Clumping and semi-evergreen.