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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen'
Also Known As
- Silver Queen Barrenwort
- Silver Queen Bishop's Hat
- Silver Queen Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 7"-11"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen' plant details
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 grandiflorum 'Silver Queen'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 7 IN - 11 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Silver Queen'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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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