Buy Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl'

Also Known As

Shrimp Girl Barrenwort
Shrimp Girl Bishop's Hat
Shrimp Girl Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

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Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl' plant details

Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. 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 alpinum 'Shrimp Girl'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium alpinum 'Shrimp Girl'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium alpinum ~ Dense, thick mound of dark green, serrated foliage. Excellent for ground cover & drought tolerant. Small flowers have red sepals with creamy yellow spurs. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height: 6” to 8” Zones 5-9. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

This delightful Epimedium has flowers composed of reddish-pink sepals with pale yellow spurs on very slender stems in May. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An excellent groundcover variety, growing into low, weed suppressing carpets. The small flowers come as a bonus, composed of reddish sepals and yellow spurs, giving it an apricot appearance. Semi-evergreen and fairly well drought tolerant.