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Buy Epimedium 'Songbirds'

Also Known As

Songbirds Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $24

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 25 at Sebright Gardens

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Epimedium 'Songbirds' plant details

Epimedium 'Songbirds' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Songbirds'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Songbirds'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium 'Songbirds' is a whimsical treat for the shade garden. The evergreen foliage is deep green, lance-shaped and lightly spotted in rusty reds. Spider-like flowers that look like Japanese origami emerge in spring on long, showy sprays. Barrenwort thrive in medium to heavy shade and, when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective ground covers or shade garden accents.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dense clump of elongated heat shaped, green foliage. Blooms in spring with a very high number of large yellow spurred flowers with orange cups & bright red outer sepals. Stunning! Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. 12” tall, Zones 5-9. Semi-evergreen.