Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense

Also Known As

Barrenwort
Bishop's Hat
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with bronze, red and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, red and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich and rocky

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another good large flowered plant we got from D. Probst. ZONE 4 cc. 950071

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A more dwaf form of grandiflorum with a purple band on the edge of the leaves in early spring. Flowers are creamy white and held above the leaves. Zones 5-9.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Long a favorite among Epiphiles and an asset to any bright woodland garden or partly shaded nook. This low-growing deciduous Japanese species has very good mid-sized white flowers but it is the leaves with their distinct red-bronze bands on the margins that grabs all the attention.