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Buy Epimedium x youngianum 'Tamabotan'

Also Known As

Tamabotan Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $18

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Epimedium x youngianum 'Tamabotan' plant details

Epimedium x youngianum 'Tamabotan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 x youngianum 'Tamabotan'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x youngianum 'Tamabotan'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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 youngianum ‘Tamabotan’ displays beautiful, dark purple, emerging foliage topped by nodding lavender flowers. Foliage matures to green by Summer. This plant is a slow spreading clump perennial. These tough plants can grow under trees where many others die off. Barrenwort is effective as a groundcover or tucked into shady gardens. Tolerates dry conditions once established.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

First flush of heart shaped leaves are purple, flushed with turquoise. Height: 8” Topped with silvery lavender & soft lavender flowers. Stamens & spurs are the same length giving a a double flower appearance. Second flush: 18” to 20” tall. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.