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Epimediums have been popular in Japan for many years but are now beginning to increase in popularity with UK gardeners. They are generally hardy and enjoy a spot in dappled shade with moist, well-drained soil and regular mulching with garden compost or leaf mould. For the best foliage, cut back old leaves in spring before new foliage appears.
Epimedium 'Wudang Star' was collected from the wild in China by Roy Lancaster in 1983. It produces low-growing clumps of leathery, spiny foliage. In mid- to late spring, white, star-shaped flowers are held 20-30cm above the foliage. Grow Epimedium 'Wudang Star' in full to partial shade in rich, well-drained soil.
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Epimedium ‘Wudang star’ and wildlife
Epimedium ‘Wudang star’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Epimedium ‘Wudang star’ poisonous?
Epimedium ‘Wudang star’ has no toxic effects reported.
