Epimedium rhizomatosum

Also Known As

Bishop's Hat
Bishop’s Mitre
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium rhizomatosum plant details

Epimedium rhizomatosum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, burgundy, chartreuse and variegated foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium rhizomatosum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, chartreuse and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, mottled leaves, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium rhizomatosum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the many recently discovered species (1998), with long rhizomes and evergreen foliage, which is heavily mottled when new. The soft yellow 1" flowers are long-spurred and spidery, with short pink sepals on top. Doesn't really have a main flush in spring but blooms throughout the summer into fall. Drought tolerant once established and as mentioned, spreading.