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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
    • rocky
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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