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Physical description: Fairy wings have 1 inch wide, bright yellow flowers
held on 16 inch, delicate, wiry stems. The deep green leaves
are divided into 9 leaflets with dense marginal spines. The leaves
are very attractive when they are mottled red in spring. Fairy
wings grow to 12 inches.
Optimal growing conditions: Fairy wings grow best in fertile, humus-rich,
moist, and well-drained soil in partially shaded area under trees
and shrubs.
Susceptibility to pests and diseases:
Leaf spot and anthracnose can
be a problem. Vine weevil and mosaic virus may be a problem .
Use: This
plant looks good in the front of a border or bed, in rock gardens,
woodland gardens, or as a groundcover.
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