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Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum

Also Known As

  • Barrenwort
  • Bishop's Hat
  • Bishop's Mitre
  • Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum plant details

Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With yellow bells in early spring, this adaptable small ground cover can take drier conditions than most epimediums.

Gardening facts about Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum plant

How to Grow Epimedium pauciflorum x platypetalum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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