{"title":"Epimedium","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimediums are easy-to-grow perennial wildflowers. They are tenacious flowering shade plants that provide a welcome first breath of spring with their airy flowers, then a solid backdrop of attractive foliage for the remainder of the growing season. Epimedium plants are used either as woodland garden specimens or groundcovers for small shady areas. As a bonus, epimediums are deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eEpimedium Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to be able to offer several exceedingly rare epimedium plants for sale to the public that were only recently discovered and named from remote regions of Asia, along with fabulous hybrids like Epimedium youngianum and \u003ca title=\"Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'\" href=\"\/products\/epimedium-perralchicum-frohnleiten\"\u003eEpimedium 'Frohnleiten'\u003c\/a\u003e. Epimedium flowers are small (largest is Epimedium grandiflorum) but profuse and colorful with colors ranging from white to yellow (\u003ca title=\"Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'\" href=\"\/products\/epimedium-versicolor-sulphureum\"\u003eEpimedium sulphureum\u003c\/a\u003e), pink\/red (Epimedium rubrum) and bi-colored (Epimedium epsteinii and Epimedium accuminatum). Newly emerging epimedium foliage often has purple or brown tones or patterns which complement the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium plants are used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for a variety of medical conditions including fatigue, arthritic pain, and nerve pain. Around the world, men also buy epimedium plants to use as an herbal supplement under the name, 'horny goat weed'. Guess what it is purported to do!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTry pairing with other plants with silly animal names like Bergenia (Pigsqueak), \u003ca title=\"Chelone (Turtlehead)\" href=\"\/collections\/chelone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChelone\u003c\/a\u003e (Turtlehead), \u003ca title=\"Acanthus (Bear's Breech)\" href=\"\/collections\/acanthus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcanthus\u003c\/a\u003e (Bear's Breech), \u003ca title=\"Cimicifuga (Bugbane)\" href=\"\/collections\/cimicifuga\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCimicifuga\u003c\/a\u003e (Bugbane) and \u003ca title=\"Silene (Catchfly)\" href=\"\/collections\/silene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilene\u003c\/a\u003e (Catchfly) to create a botanical menagerie of fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Common Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium is known by a variety of common names including fairy wings, barrenwort, bishop’s hat, and yes, horny goat weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow and Care for Epimedium Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost varieties of can be planted anytime from late spring once the threat of frost has passed, to early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums are known as great dry shade plants but are often found growing next to woodland waterfalls in the wild. We recommend part sun to light shade with a rich, moisture retentive soil. Think woodland setting with dappled light. Plant about 12 in. (30 cm.) apart and they will eventually grow together filling the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and Soil Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost epimediums prefer a neutral to slightly acidic soil. Most important is good drainage. Water new plants regularly until they are well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eEpimedium Flowering Times\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost species are spring flowering. Flowering times range between early March to early May here in NC (zone 7b). See our list of relative \u003ca title=\"epimedium flowering times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/articles\/epimedium-fairy-wings\"\u003eepimedium flowering times\u003c\/a\u003e for more precise information.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFall\/Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is completely acceptable to trim the old foliage in late winter to make room for new leaves in the spring and to encourage additional flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePests and Diseases\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are resistant to most pests and diseases, including deer and rabbit, but can be susceptible to some plant viruses and root nematode.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagating Epimedium Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums spread via a rhizome (woody, underground plant stem) and can be divided once flowering has finished. Always leave about two-thirds of the foliage on the newly divided plant to encourage new root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are one of the few perennials that can tolerate dry shade, so this really expands the possibilities in your woodland themed garden. We like using as a border plant on a woodland trail or as ground cover in a mixed shade woodland garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Delights Nursery has a large selection of exceedingly rare epimedium plants for sale. Check out our \u003ca title=\"Learn more about fairy wings\" href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/epimedium-fairy-wings\"\u003ein-depth article about fairy wings\u003c\/a\u003e for more tips on successfully growing and caring for epimedium. Be sure to also read our many \u003ca title=\"epimedium blog posts\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/epimedium\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eepimedium blog posts\u003c\/a\u003e over at the JBLG.org blog.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"epimedium-grandiflorum-silver-queen","title":"Epimedium grandiflorum Silver Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen' is still a rare cultivar in the trade and one that has been commercially confused with Epimedium 'White Queen'...our offering is the correct plant. In late March (NC), the deciduous Epimedium 'Silver Queen' clumps emerge with beautiful cinnamon foliage, topped with short stalks of large white flowers with a lilac blush, that just top the foliage. As temperatures rise, the foliage morphs to green.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024783749,"sku":"2653","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-grandiflorum-Silver-Queen.i-2653.s-67098.r-1.jpg?v=1776780380"},{"product_id":"epimedium-perralchicum-frohnleiten","title":"Epimedium perralchicum Frohnleiten","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium 'Frohnleiten' is a spectacular hybrid (Epimedium perralderianum x Epimedium pinnatum ssp. colchicum) from Germany's Heinz Klose. In April (NC), Epimedium 'Frohnleiten' boasts superbly red-mottled, newly-emerging, heart-shaped, green leaves. The clumps are topped with panicles of large butter-yellow flowers...a great woodland specimen. Epimedium 'Frohnleiten' is a spreading fairy wing (6-8\" per year), whose foliage remains evergreen from Zone 6 southward, although we shear it back just prior to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025065413,"sku":"2984","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-perralchicum-Frohnleiten.i-2984.s-64294.r-1.jpg?v=1776176618"},{"product_id":"epimedium-rubrum-sweetheart","title":"Epimedium rubrum Sweetheart","description":"\u003cp\u003e(E. x rubrum Cobblewood Form CC #93007) This Darrell Probst hybrid (E. sempervirens 'Candy Hearts' x E. alpinum) is a stunning, much-improved version of the typical E. x rubrum. Epimedium 'Sweetheart' has much better foliage (larger and darker green) that is fully evergreen, even in the North. In spring, the new leaves are heavily flushed with red, creating a stunning show. Above the foliage are the flower stalks that present clusters of scrumptious, bright-pink flowers. In time, this is sure to become the new industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025528389,"sku":"3684","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-rubrum-Sweetheart.i-3684.s-67852.r-1_89c4b100-3903-420e-882b-6016ce6e4c48.jpg?v=1775669028"},{"product_id":"epimedium-versicolor-versicolor","title":"Epimedium versicolor Versicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rarely-offered selection of the hybrid Epimedium x versicolor is certainly one of the most stunning \u003ca title=\"See our entire collection of epimediums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eepimediums\u003c\/a\u003e we grow. The foliage emerges a beautiful reddish purple with contrasting green veins. Atop the foliage, starting for us in late March, are 14\" tall dense clusters of flowers that emerge with a surreal peachy-pink sunset coloration and a contrasting yellow cup. You can expect the drought-tolerant clumps of Epimedium x versicolor 'Versicolor' to spread at the rate of 4-5\" per year...a truly superb groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026478341,"sku":"5124","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-versicolor-Versicolor.i-5124.s-66639.r-1_f13f8ac6-313a-498b-b4c5-4f8f3ea100d1.jpg?v=1776780827"},{"product_id":"epimedium-grandiflorum-dark-beauty","title":"Epimedium grandiflorum Dark Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis deer-resistant selection of the deciduous Japanese \u003ca title=\"See all of our Epimedium grandiflorum for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eEpimedium grandiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e arose in the garden of the late Harold Epstein...a probable rendezvous between Epimedium 'Yubae' and Epimedium 'Silver Queen'. I understand Harold actually encouraged this in his garden as long as he got to watch. The green foliage, which emerges chocolate\/purple, is topped with large purple-and-white bicolor flowers in spring. For us, Epimedium 'Dark Beauty' is lightly fragrant with a citrus-like aroma in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027235269,"sku":"6231","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-grandiflorum-Dark-Beauty.i-6231.s-67849.r-1_a41c093f-4a60-4f13-8d43-f1cab25b4834.jpg?v=1777042839"},{"product_id":"epimedium-amber-queen","title":"Epimedium Amber Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e(USPP 17,197 expired) Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is a fantastic fairy wing hybrid (Epimedium jinchengshanense 'Caramel' x Epimedium flavum) from the UK's Robin White that blends the best traits epimediums have to offer. The 2' wide deer-resistant clump is composed of semi-evergreen, spiny green leaves that are mottled burgundy as they emerge. The clumps are topped in April and May with 2' long arching spikes adorned with an unreal abundance of bright yellow, spider-like flowers tipped with orange-red. Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is one of the finest epimediums on the market today, which is why it was awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums require very little maintenance. To keep them looking their best the old foliage needs to be removed. This is a tidiness issue and not a health of the plant issue. Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom. \u003ca title=\"Epimediums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eEpimediums\u003c\/a\u003e are either deciduous or evergreen. The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly, which is usually after a frost in the fall kills the foliage. The foliage of evergreen ones can remain attractive all winter. Indeed, this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring. Yet it is still strongly advised that this now year-old foliage be removed before new growth is produced. The new growth, including flower stalks, is very fragile and this is why it is best to remove the previous year's foliage before new growth starts so as to prevent damage to the new growth. One might be tempted to leave last years foliage if it is still attractive at this time but be advised that it will die away come spring and by then if is a very tedious job to remove each leaf, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium do not need regular division. Indeed they might never really need division, but can be divided if one wants to have more. Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps. Spreading types can be dug and individual rhizomes replanted to expand the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are shade plants and want average soil. They are more tolerant of dry shade than many other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost Epimedium are spring bloomers and as such add much to the spring display in shade gardens. A few continue to bloom for an extended time. Foliage is most often an ornamental feature with its graceful form held aloft to wiry stalks. Some leaves have saw-toothed edges to the leaves. Spreading types make good small scale groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028392837,"sku":"8191","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Amber-Queen.i-8191.s-66119.r-1.jpg?v=1776778651"},{"product_id":"epimedium-cherry-blossom","title":"Epimedium Cherry Blossom","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Epimedium PDN 05-009) This 2011 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction is a vigorous \u003ca title=\"See more Epimedium grandiflorum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eEpimedium grandiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e type (we're not sure of the baby daddy) that forms an 18\" tall x 3' wide clump. The green foliage is topped, starting in early April (NC), with stalks of stunning cherry-red flowers, highlighted by the unique spurs which are white on each side...quite stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028581765,"sku":"8486","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Cherry-Blossom.i-8486.s-66946.r-1.jpg?v=1777042779"},{"product_id":"epimedium-domino","title":"Epimedium Domino","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium 'Domino' is a dazzling 2004 Darrell Probst hybrid that's one of our absolute favorite epimediums. The tight clumps of long, spiny green leaves are heavily flecked with amber. In April and May, each 3' wide clump of Epimedium 'Domino' is topped with 2' tall, hairy, burgundy, arching spikes of large white-spurred flowers, each highlighted by a maroon flower tip...exceedingly floriferous compared to most of the industry standards, which is why it was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Our 4-year-old, deer-resistant clumps produce over 100 flower spikes...simply superb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums require very little maintenance. To keep them looking their best the old foliage needs to be removed. This is a tidiness issue and not a health of the plant issue. Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom. Epimediums are either deciduous or evergreen. The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly, which is usually after a frost in the fall kills the foliage. The foliage of evergreen \u003ca title=\"epimedium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eepimedium\u003c\/a\u003e can remain attractive all winter. Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring. Yet it is still strongly advised that this now year-old foliage be removed before new growth is produced. The new growth, including flower stalks, is very fragile and this is why it is best to remove the previous year's foliage before new growth starts so as to prevent damage to the new growth. One might be tempted to leave last years foliage if it is still attractive at this time but be advised that it will die away come spring and by then if is a very tedious job to remove each leaf, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium do not need regular division. Indeed they might never really need division, but can be divided if one wants to have more. Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps. Spreading types can be dug and individual rhizomes replanted to expand the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are shade plants and want average soil. They are more tolerant of dry shade than many other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost are spring bloomers and as such add much to the spring display in shade gardens. A few Epimedium continue to bloom for an extended time. The foliage is most often an ornamental feature with its graceful form held aloft to wiry stalks. Some leaves have saw-toothed edges to the leaves. Spreading types make good small scale groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028585157,"sku":"8493","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Domino.i-8493.s-63570.r-1_a5790b88-cd1c-4e1c-9a9d-bcb35f8b9d8b.jpg?v=1776686374"},{"product_id":"epimedium-sunny-and-share","title":"Epimedium Sunny and Share","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: E. PDN 05-018) This 2012 Plant Delights Nursery introduction probably has Epimedium platypetalum in its background. Epimedium 'Sunny and Share' is a spreading (not wildly) plant that forms a 14\" tall x 4' wide thick evergreen patch in 5 years. The small green leaves are nicely flecked with bronze and the foliage is topped, starting for us in late March, with an incredible number of short flower spikes laden with small yellow bells. This is one of the longest flowering epimediums we grow, often producing flowers into midsummer...pretty darn amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028836805,"sku":"8858","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Sunny-and-Share.i-8858.s-67851.r-1.jpg?v=1777313343"},{"product_id":"epimedium-wushanense-sandy-claws","title":"Epimedium wushanense Sandy Claws","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: E. wushanense Spiny Leaves CC014633) This amazing selection of the rare Chinese Epimedium wushanense was introduced in 2006 by Darrell Probst for $150, but without a cultivar name...listed only as spiny leaf form. We find it so exceptional that in 2012, we've added the clonal name, Epimedium 'Sandy Claws'. This gem is a dwarf spreading selection of the rare, normally clumping Epimedium wushanense that forms a 1' tall x 4' wide patch in 5 years. The spiny-edged foliage emerges a luscious chocolate in spring when it is topped by short, thickly-packed panicles of large creamy yellow flowers held just above the foliage. 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Starting in early April, the 2' tall x 3' wide clumps of Epimedium 'Pink Champagne' are laden with 15\" long floral spikes, each dripping with flowers composed of large white spurs attached to a dramatic raspberry cup. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is simply superb!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028879429,"sku":"8936","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Pink-Champagne.i-8936.s-66638.r-1_977a0263-bda8-4ab9-87c4-a035653339d9.jpg?v=1774554957"},{"product_id":"epimedium-rise-and-shine","title":"Epimedium Rise and Shine","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium 'Rise and Shine', a 2020 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction, is one of the most amazing fairy wings we've ever introduced. The unique, glossy green foliage, often with forked tips, emerges edged in red and is topped, starting in late March with 1' tall stalks of large, spider-shaped ivory flowers contrasted with an amber cup, all of which darken to amber pink as they age. 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The very narrow, spiny-edged foliage that clothes this architectural clump emerges solid bronze, before aging to olive. The clumps are topped, starting for us in late March with short spikes of small, but vivid yellow flowers held above the foliage. Epimedium 'Ninja Stars' is a nice spreader that will form a superb groundcover in the woodland garden, so be sure to locate it far enough from less vigorous specimens, less they be assassinated. We propagate our own plants, but evidently some incorrectly named plants showed up from overseas, so be sure you purchase from a source that has the knowledge to correctly verify the id.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums require very little maintenance. To keep them looking their best the old foliage needs to be removed. This is a tidiness issue and not a health of the plant issue. Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom. Epimediums are either deciduous or evergreen. The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly, which is usually after a frost in the fall kills the foliage. The foliage of evergreen epimedium can remain attractive all winter. Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring. Yet it is still strongly advised that this now year-old foliage be removed before new growth is produced. The new growth, including flower stalks, is very fragile and this is why it is best to remove the previous year's foliage before new growth starts so as to prevent damage to the new growth. One might be tempted to leave last years foliage if it is still attractive at this time but be advised that it will die away come spring and by then if is a very tedious job to remove each leaf, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium do not need regular division. Indeed they might never really need division, but can be divided if one wants to have more. Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps. Spreading types can be dug and individual rhizomes replanted to expand the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are shade plants and want average soil. 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