Epimedium 'Sulphureum' Fairy Wings

Tough, eye-catching and perfectly whimsical, Yellow Fairy Wings is more proof to the saying that big delights can come in a small packages. Its iconic blooms, which emerge in spring, are a charming pale yellow lures in an endless parade of pollinators -- and compliments too! This hardy evergreen flaunts lush foliage all year long, defying winter in all but the very coldest zones.

Looking for dramatic color changes? Yellow Fairy Wings has that as well! Its leaves open as a startling red shade before maturing to mellow green. It flourishes in dry shade making it an excellent choice for growing around tree bases.

A drought-proof, deer- and rabbit-resistant plant, this Epimedium is not to missed. A tightly clumping perennial, it really only needs a bit of shade and good soil drainage to succeed. It is adaptable and hardy, despite its delicate appearance. Beautiful in foliage and flower, it deserves a place of honor in the shade garden. Zones 5-8.