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    • Photo of Epimedium leptorrhizum flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

    Photo by Keeping it Green Nursery

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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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    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.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Blooms: spring, large lavender-pink flowers, low growing, evergreen, arrow shaped leaves. Zone 5-8, 8", China, part shade, moist, humus rich

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Spreading evergreen perennial 8" tall with large rose-pink flowers and medium sized leaves. Makes a fine groundcover.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Zones

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

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    Zones

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