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Also Known As

  • Epimedium 'Benedict's Violet'
  • Benedict's Violet Barrenwort
  • Benedict's Violet Bishop's Hat
  • Benedict's Violet Fairy Bells

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 9"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial groundcover with green and pink foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - 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 grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium grandiflorum~ Spring foliage has a rosy tint topped by floriferous sprays of reddish grape flowers with dark purple spurs. Good grower. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Height 9”. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'benedict's violet'Raised by Herb Benedict the well known hosta breeder, the large violet flowers make a good show beside the new leaves. It is a bit slow to establish but is very showy once it get's going ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
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