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Epimedium sagittatum

Also Known As

Bishop's Hat
Fairy Wings
Horny Goat Weed

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Epimedium sagittatum plant details

Epimedium sagittatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright 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 sagittatum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 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 sagittatum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A deciduous epimedium from China reputed to have aphrodisiac effects -- only if ingested, we assume but we don't know for sure. To 20" tall in clumps of upright stems topped with heart-shaped leaves of pale green that turn yellow, bronze and red in autumn before winter dormancy. Pale pink flowers stand above the foliage in spring. Good groundcover for shady areas in rich soil with consistent moisture, though willing to accept periods of drought. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

A very distinctive species from Hubei Provence with slender 6" long lustrous evergreen leaves. Myriads of small starry white flowers are borne on airy Baby's Breath sprays. ZONE 5