Epimedium ‘Songbirds’
Epimedium 'Songbirds' is a barrenwort with small yellow and pink flowers and evergreen foliage that is lightly red-spotted.
Epimedium ‘Songbirds’ is a whimsical treat for the shade garden. The evergreen foliage is deep green, lance-shaped and lightly spotted in rusty reds. Spider-like flowers that look like Japanese origami emerge in spring on long, showy sprays. Barrenwort thrive in medium to heavy shade and, when established, are highly drought tolerant. They are deer resistant and are seldom bothered by voles or other critters. They can be used as effective ground covers or shade garden accents.
Common Name: Barrenwort
Family: Berberidaceae (The Barberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Medium to deep shade, tolerates drought.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Garden Origin
