Epimedium macrosepalum

Also Known As

Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium macrosepalum plant details

Epimedium macrosepalum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink 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 macrosepalum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink 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 macrosepalum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Round, heart shaped leaves topped by enormous lavender pink inner sepals. These petaloid structures reflex back like huge rounded wings, arching above the downward curving spurs. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Stoloniferous. Height: 4”-8”. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.