Buy Epimedium x youngianum 'Little Shield'

Also Known As

Little Shield Barrenwort
Little Shield Bishop's Hat
Little Shield Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $17

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Little Shield' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Little Shield' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate 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 'Little Shield'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and purple
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white 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 x youngianum 'Little Shield'

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 ~ Distinctive shield shaped leaves covered in spring with a soft overlay of milky white purple brown. Numerous white flowers top the foliage in spring. Height: 8” Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.