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Epimedium 'Little Shrimp'

Also Known As

  • Little Shrimp Barrenwort
  • Little Shrimp Bishop's Hat

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Epimedium 'Little Shrimp' plant details

Epimedium 'Little Shrimp' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Little Shrimp'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Little Shrimp'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low growing (6” or less) epimedium has light pink flowers just above the foliage in spring. Makes a nice small growing ground cover in semi- shade or full sun (not south facing)

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Little Shrimp' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Little Shrimp'

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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