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Fairy Wings Epimedium

Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings'

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Overview

The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulp. 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas. It features delicate heart-shaped leaves and sprightly, fairy-like flowers, which float above the foliage on wiry stems in spring. This low-maintenance plant reaches up to 12 inches tall and spreads 18 inches wide, offering ground-cover utility. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in Zones 5-9, it's ideal for creating enchanting woodland garden settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 4–7Type Ground cover, Perennial
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulpFairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — It features delicate heart-shaped leaves and sprightlyFairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — which float above the foliage on wiry stems in spring

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
12–16 Inches

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Berberidaceae

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Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — 'Fairy Wings', is a graceful perennial well-suited for shady areas
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — The Fairy Wings Epimedium, or Epimedium x sulp
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — It features delicate heart-shaped leaves and sprightly
Fairy Wings Epimedium (Epimedium Sul. 'Fairy Wings') — which float above the foliage on wiry stems in spring
Photographs by 3 contributors

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