Epimedium sempervirens [milky white]

Also Known As

Epimedium sempervirens 'Milky White'
BARRENWORT
BISHOP'S HAT
FAIRY WINGS

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium sempervirens [milky white] plant details

Epimedium sempervirens [milky white] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white 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 sempervirens [milky white]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 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 sempervirens [milky white]

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

This selection was sold several years ago at a local garden center as 'Lilafee'. At the time I picked it up for it's gorgeous foliage. It emerges purple-tinged, opening up to strongly purple-rimmed with purple infused center, enhancing the green netting of veins. In summer it will turn mostly green. I was very pleased the next year in spring to be greeted by plethora of large, milky-white flowers. We resist the urge to give this selection a name since it potentially is already a named variety. Any guesses?