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Also Known As

  • Fairy Dust Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 7"-10"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chocolate and green foliage. In spring lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 7 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium x Youngianum~ First flush of heart shaped leaves emerge a silky texture, tinted with a shade of mocha 7” tall. Small lavender pink flowers with white spurs. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. 2nd Flush: 10” Zones 4-9. Semi-Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust' plant

How to Grow Epimedium x youngianum 'Fairy Dust'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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