Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' flower, foliage, form by Arrowhead Alpines

    Photo by Arrowhead Alpines

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

    Also Known As

    • Wisely Fairy Wings
    • Wisley Barrenwort
    • Wisley Bishop's Hat

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    More Options

    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' plant details

    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - 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 x perralchicum 'Wisley'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The original perralchicum this is a chance crossing that occurred at Wisley between Perralderianum x pinnatum colchicum, which were growing near each other, it produces masses of round orangish yellow flowers quite unlike the spidery stars that are typical of Epimedium. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley' plant

    How to Grow Epimedium x perralchicum 'Wisley'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden

    Epimedium sempervirens 'Okuda's White'

    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
    Photo of Epimedium sempervirens 'Okuda's White' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
    View Plant

    Epimedium ecalcaratum

    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
    Photo of Epimedium ecalcaratum flower, foliage by Edelweiss Perennials
    View Plant

    Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'

    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
    Photo of Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
    View Plant

    Epimedium leptorrhizum

    aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Epimedium leptorrhizum flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
    View Plant

    Epimedium grandiflorum

    aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Epimedium grandiflorum flower, foliage by Sphl
    View Plant

    More Options

    +252 more Epimedium
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved