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    • Photo of Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' flower, foliage, form by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

    Also Known As

    • Wisely Fairy Wings
    • Wisley Barrenwort
    • Wisley Bishop's Hat

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' plant details

    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 x perralchicum 'Wisley'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The original perralchicum this is a chance crossing that occurred at Wisley between Perralderianum x pinnatum colchicum, which were growing near each other, it produces masses of round orangish yellow flowers quite unlike the spidery stars that are typical of Epimedium. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' plant

    How to Grow Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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