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Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 15"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $35

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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Epimedium 'William Stearn' plant details

Epimedium 'William Stearn' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'William Stearn'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'William Stearn'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large flowers with long, cherry red spurs & mauve pink sepals Plant in at partial sun to light shade. Height: 15”. Zones 5-9. Semi- Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'William Stearn' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'William Stearn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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