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Buy Epimedium 'Melody'

Also Known As

Melody Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 7"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $13

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Epimedium 'Melody' plant details

Epimedium 'Melody' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender 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 'Melody'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 7 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spiky, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Melody'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

E. x setosum x E. sempervirens-violet ~ Medium-sized, spiny, lime green leaves are speckled with dark purple in spring. abundant sprays of small light lavender flowers with tiny, curving spurs appear above foliage. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 7” Zones 5-9. Semi- Evergreen.