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
By: Gossler Farms
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
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
aka Epimedium 'O'Kuda's White', Okuda's White Barrenwort, Okuda's White Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'Frohnleiten', Epimedium x australis 'Frohnleiten', Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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