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Epimedium sempervirens 'Aurora'
Also Known As
- Aurora Bishop's Hat
- Aurora Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 8"-14"
- W: 10"-14"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Epimedium sempervirens 'Aurora' plant details
Epimedium sempervirens 'Aurora' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled 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 sempervirens 'Aurora'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 IN - 14 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium sempervirens 'Aurora'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Epimedium sempervirens 'Aurora'
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-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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