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    Epimedium grandiflorum

    Also Known As

    • Barrenwort
    • Bishop's Hat

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Epimedium grandiflorum plant details

    Epimedium grandiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and rocky soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium grandiflorum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
    Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and rocky

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This 6" epimedium has white flowers in spring. The slowly spreading woodlander is a good companion for ferns, spring bulbs and other shade plants.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A very showy, floriferous species with large, long spurred lilac-flushed flowers. Foliage is bronze tinted in spring, orange in fall. Deciduous and clumping. Great for dry shade. Well drained soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum plant

    How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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