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Buy Epimedium x youngianum 'Freckles'

Also Known As

Freckles Barrenwort
Freckles Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 7"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $12

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Freckles' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Freckles' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low 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 'Freckles'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 7 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Freckles'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium x youngianum ~ First flush of 7” tall, heart shaped leaves emerge with purple speckles aging to green later in the seaon. Large white flowers flushed & veined lavender with white spurs. 2nd flush: 18” tall. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.