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Also Known As

  • John Gallagher Barrenwort
  • John Gallagher Bishop's Hat
  • John Gallagher Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium 'John Gallagher' plant details

Epimedium 'John Gallagher' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'John Gallagher'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'John Gallagher'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has pretty pink flowers in March – April. Our plant is fairly slow to spread.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'John Gallagher' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'John Gallagher'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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