Photo of Epimedium diphyllum flower by Panayoti Kelaidis

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Epimedium diphyllum

Also Known As

  • Barrenwort
  • Bishop's Hat

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

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Epimedium diphyllum plant details

Epimedium diphyllum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium diphyllum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium diphyllum

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaflets are variously mottled; some with green flecks of white, others white with green flecks. Dainty white flowers above the foliage. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 8” Zones 5-9. Semi-Evergreen.
Large Leaf Form. Dainty Japanese species that is nonetheless more robust in this form. This has leaflets up to 4" long by 1-1/2" wide and spurless white flowers on stems up to 12" long. This will add a soft delicate feel to the shade garden which is so important.

Gardening facts about Epimedium diphyllum plant

How to Grow Epimedium diphyllum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 10"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 20"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

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Width: 18"-24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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