Product Description
Epimedium wushanense 'Sandy Claws' (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Barrenwort
This woodland perennial is perfect to combine with other shade staples like Hostas and ferns. 'Sandy Claws' has a similar leaf shape to 'Spine Tingler' but forms a larger plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and spiny margins. Newly emerging foliage has dramatic maroon coloring unique to the shade garden. The color mellows to dark green by summer. The cream-colored flowers contrast beautifully with the brilliantly colored foliage. From Darrell Probst.
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.
Epimedium is a tough plant that will survive in nearly any shady location. Though it prefers rich, moist, woodland soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, it will adapt to a wide range of conditions. It will even grow under large, thirsty trees. This plant is a slow grower, so mulching around the plants will help to keep the weeds away. Trimming off all of the old foliage in late winter will make room for a fresh flush of leaves and may increase flower production.
Epimedium can be divided in early fall and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.
Height: 12-16 Inches
Spread: 18-24 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8
Flower Color: White shades
Foliage Color: Green shades, Red shades
Part Shade to Full Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Mid to Late Spring
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Ground Cover, Specimen
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.