Photo of Epimedium 'Arctic Wings' flower by Anna Kullgren

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Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

Also Known As

  • Arctic Wings Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Arctic Wings' plant details

Epimedium 'Arctic Wings' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, green and red foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Arctic Wings' has an abundance of pure white flowers with a yellow centre over evergreen foliage. Plants can grow to 14 inches tall. Epimediums 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.
Spring-blooming pure white flowers with a yellow center bloom against evergreen foliage that emerges mottled in red hues and ages to green. A great selection growing to 14". "When they return there will be mirth, And music in the air, And fairy wings upon the earth, And mischief everywhere. The maids, to keep the elves aloof, Will bar the doors in vain; No key-hole will be fairy-proof, When green leaves come again." -Thomas Haynes Bayly (1797-1839) Minimum temperature: -20 °F
E. latisepalum x E. ogisui~ New, sagittate leaves are mottled reddish bronze & topped with white flowers with yellow centers in early spring. Plant nearly full shade to nearly full sun. 8”- 12” tall. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Arctic Wings' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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