I have three Epimediums growing near the entrance to my home.
They are low plants with small flowers,
so I placed them where they will be better noticed.
Their tiny clusters of blooms may still be overlooked once the leaves emerge.
Their other names are barren wort or bishop’s hat,
but my favorite name for them is fairy wings.
The wiry stems are so slender, that it appears as though the blooms are fluttering in thin air.
These small plants add a lovely burst of color under shrubs.
Epimediums prefer shade and rich soil, but will tolerate dry conditions.
They are magical. Plant them where they can be appreciated,
Even in the rain.
FLOWER
floweralley 
Le printemps s’invite 🙂 ce sont de jolies fleurettes!
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I have several clumps of an epimedium called “Frohnleiten.” The flowers are yellow, and the new leaves are marbled with red as in one of your photos. They are as reliable as furniture, even in dry conditions under Norway maples. They do spread, so can be divided. That’s why I have them in three different spots. I try to get out and cut down the previous year’s leaves before new growth starts, the better to see those dainty blooms. “Fairy wings” is the perfect name for them.
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I have had some requests for some since my post. I am glad to know that they move well.
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I noticed our orange blooms for the first time this morning.
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I love epimediums and have three varieties myself, a yellow, red and a dwarf miniature. Your white one is pretty and I’ve never seen an orange one!
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Love them. I only have a bright yellow one … need more!
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Lovely! They do look like fairy wings, so sweet.
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I love Epimediums, and have an orange one too. That white one is lovely. I sometimes think they look like little UFOs! 😉
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