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Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto'

Also Known As

  • Yenomoto Barrenwort
  • Yenomoto Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular 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 'Yenomoto'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely and delicate epimedium with large white flowers. As one might guess from the name, it's of Japanese origin. Thought to be a cross between E. diphyllum x E. grandiflorum; AKA E. niveum Yenomoto form. Semi-evergreen with good fall color. First picture (from left to right): E. 'Lilafee', E. 'Yenomoto' and E. rubrum, second is E. niveum, Brilliant RubyStarr, 'Cherry Tart', 'Yenomoto', 'Dark Beauty' and E. sulphureum.

By: Deer Country Gardens

A white flowered form with larger flowers than niveum notable for the very long inner sepals and spurs. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto' plant

How to Grow Epimedium x youngianum 'Yenomoto'

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • 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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