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Also Known As

  • Barrenwort
  • Bishop's Hat

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Epimedium leptorrhizum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium leptorrhizum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium leptorrhizum

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low grower to perhaps 4-6” with soft lavender flowers.
Low growing, spreading mound of elongated, arrow shaped leaves. Large rose pink flowers with long spurs in spring. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 6”-8”. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.
Blooms: spring, large lavender-pink flowers, low growing, evergreen, arrow shaped leaves. Zone 5-8, 8", China, part shade, moist, humus rich
Spreading evergreen perennial 8" tall with large rose-pink flowers and medium sized leaves. Makes a fine groundcover.

Gardening facts about Epimedium leptorrhizum plant

How to Grow Epimedium leptorrhizum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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