Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudang Star'

Also Known As

Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudangstar'
Wudang Star Barren Wort
Wudang Star Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 15"-18"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudang Star' plant details

Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudang Star' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green and pink foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 stellulatum 'Wudang Star'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white 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 stellulatum 'Wudang Star'

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

Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudang Star' forms constellations of large, pure white flowers with short yellow spurs on dark stems atop bronze new foliage speckled with red. Epimedium are among the easiest perennials to grow. They thrive in medium to heavy shade, and when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective groundcovers or shade garden accents.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Evergreen glossy spiny leaves form tight clumps 12” tall and 24” wide; spring foliage has beautifully bronze-pink edges and is freckled with burgundy. Loose spring spikes of white 4 point star flowers with prominent yellow stamens float above the leaves. Light shade, well-drained soil. Enjoys regular moisture but tolerates some dry shade(but grows more slowly).

By: Secret Garden Growers

Leaflets emerge bronze with raspberry specks aging to a rich green with the raspberry specks on long, narrow, prominently spiny leaves. Long stems topped with an abundance of small white flowers. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. 12” to 18” tall. Zones 4 to 9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Aptly named 'Wudang Star' unfurls a floral delicacy of exquisite pure white blossoms that resemble 4-pointed stars in loosely arranged sprays. Highlighted by prominent yellow stamens, the abundant larger than average blooms are elevated on tall lean stems above a lustrous spiny green foundation, distinctive for its arrowhead- shaped leaves and newly emerging growth with bronzy pink margins. Let this rare Chinese gem brighten your garden's shady nooks and you'll see why acclaimed plantsman Roy Lancaster introduced it.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A rare selection, rarely available and introduced from China by Roy Lancaster in 1992. Masses of small flowers are held above the attractive spiny, shiny arrowhead-shaped leaves which emerge with bronzy pink edges. Each starry white bloom has conspicuous, prominent golden yellow stamens. This cultivar name suggests a 'constellation of little white stars'. Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained H:6-12" W: 12-36"

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A rare Chinese species only recently available with long distinctive spiny foliage and 18" sprays of 40+ starry flowers, 'Wudang Star' features contrasting brownish mauve petals and an extremely floriferous habit. ZONE 4