Buy Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet'

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

Mature Division--Bare Root | $18

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 27 at Sebright Gardens

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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.

By: Sebright Gardens

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