Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’
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Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’
A graceful shade perennial with delicate violet flowers and attractive foliage.
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’, also known as the Fairy Wings or Barrenwort, brings an enchanting touch to spring borders. In April and May, dainty spurred flowers of soft violet-purple dance above a mound of fresh bronze-flushed foliage. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to rich green, forming a neat carpet that helps suppress weeds. Pollinators love the early nectar, and the finely textured foliage remains decorative well into autumn.
This hardy perennial thrives in partial to full shade, particularly in moist, humus-rich soils. It is excellent for underplanting beneath deciduous shrubs or trees, where it enjoys shelter and protection. Compact and clump-forming, ‘Lilafee’ slowly spreads to create an elegant groundcover that brightens darker corners of the garden.
Specifications:
Position: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained
Flowering: April to May
Height: 25–30 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Growth: Clump-forming perennial, slowly spreading
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other early pollinators
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting
Epimedium ‘Lilafee’ is well suited to dry shade often found under established trees on the Island. Add organic matter when planting, and it will establish into a long-lived and reliable groundcover that needs little maintenance once settled.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Pulmonaria ‘Opal’ – soft sky-blue flowers and silvered leaves
Pulmonaria ‘Bertram Anderson’ – violet-blue flowers and speckled foliage
Lamium ‘White Nancy’ – silvery mats and pure white blooms
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ – colourful foliage and bee-friendly spring flowers
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
For the best spring display, cut back the old foliage in late winter before the new growth emerges. This refreshes the plant and shows off the delicate flowers to their full effect.