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Epimedium wushanense


Wushan Fairy Wings




Origin:  China.
Family
Berberidaceae
Genus
Epimedium
Species
wushanense
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
6a - 8b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H4
Temperature (°C)
-20
Temperature (°F)
-15
Height
0.6 m
Spread
0.3 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Cultivation
Plant in full sun to partial shade in dry, extremely well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Prefers humus-rich loams.
Growth
Medium
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, erect to nodding stems.
Leaf Description
Spiny lanceolate leaves 25 cm long and 5 cm wide that grow along stems.
Flower Description
Terminal racemes of small, nodding blooms up to 6 cm wide on small flower stems.
Colour Description
Deep brownish-green to medium green stems, medium green to brownish-green leaves and buttery yellow to cream coloured flowers.
Texture Description
Smooth.
Propagation
Division of rhizomes.
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