Epimedium grandiflorum 'Album'

Also Known As

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Alba'
Alba Barrenwort
Alba Fairy Wings
White Flowering Epimedium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Album' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Album' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 grandiflorum 'Album'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Album'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium grandiflorum~ Small, crisp apple green leaflets topped by large, pure white flowers in spring. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. 1st flush: 6”. 2nd flush: 18”-20” Zones 5-9. Deciduous.

By: Sebright Gardens

CHOICE shade groundcover, this shorter Epimedium has racemes of long-spurred, brownish red heart shaped leaves divided into oval leaflets which turn green. Spreads most readily in loose, rich in organic material. Cut back early spring. Once established, chokes out weeds. China. Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained H: 8-12" W: 12"