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Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle'

Also Known As

  • Super Mottle Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle' plant details

This is a very large, clumping Epimedium selected and named by Plant Delights Nursery. Large leaves have a striking mottled pattern of green and red when young. Flowers are pale yellow and cream. Can rebloom two or three times with new spikes appearing as the old fade. Not the same as 'Xera's Super Mottle', selected by Xera Nursery and initially named 'Super Mottle' before being renamed to distinguish it from the earlier-named 'Super Mottle'.

Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle' plant

How to Grow Epimedium wushanense 'Super Mottle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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