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Also Known As

  • Epimedium diphyllum nanum
  • Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium diphyllum 'Nanum' plant details

Epimedium diphyllum 'Nanum' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white 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 diphyllum 'Nanum'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, trough garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium diphyllum 'Nanum'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium diphyllum ~ First flush of Leaflets are only 2”-4” tall covered with white bell shaped flowers in spring. Perfect for rock gardens, troughs or front borders. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Second flush height: 8” Zones 5-9. Deciduous.
An elegant dwarf plant from the woodlands of Shikoku and Kyushu with compact semi evergreen mounds of jeffersoniaish foliage and sprays of delicate nodding white spurless flowers, this is small enough to use in a woodland trough. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Epimedium diphyllum 'Nanum' plant

How to Grow Epimedium diphyllum 'Nanum'

  • 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

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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