Epimedium Songbirds

Common Name: Barrenwort

One of the most floriferous Epimedium selections out there, according to the hybridizer, Tony Avent. Golden yellow flowers have small rose sepals, although at a glance they appear yellow. Its deep green lance-shaped leaves have some sporadic spotting. This variety is a season extender: it flowers later than other offerings and has the longest inflorescence of any we offer. A beautiful choice for dry shade.

Epimedium are one of the few plants capable of surviving in dry shade. Although slow to establish, mature plants will not be missed in the landscape, particularly when in flower. These plants are appreciated for their durability and critter resistance, but loved for the long sprays of jester hat-like flowers in spring.

Height:

16.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

26.0-30.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring

Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Asian

Eclectic

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Erosion Control

Ground Cover

Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America