Buy Epimedium platypetalum

Also Known As

Bishop's Hat
Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $14

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Epimedium platypetalum plant details

Epimedium platypetalum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white 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 platypetalum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, serrated leaves, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium platypetalum

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense mound of small, round evergreen leaflets topped by dainty yellow flowers backed by tiny, white or reddish inner sepals. 12” to 15” tall. Very drought tolerant once established. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Ex Kaichen via H&H Botanicals, this has rather rounded heavily toothed leaves and rather large white flowers as with all the Chen Yi stuff, the plants are nice, but the name is suspect.