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Epimedium 'Xera's Super Mottle'

Also Known As

  • Epimedium 'Super Mottle'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium 'Xera's Super Mottle' plant details

Epimedium 'Xera's Super Mottle' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and purple 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 'Xera's Super Mottle'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Xera's Super Mottle'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has gorgeous purple spots on the leaves. Flowers are an added bonus in spring and are plum and cream. Named by Xera Plants, Portland.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Xera's Super Mottle' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Xera's 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
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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