Placeholder

Epimedium campanulatum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

More Options

Epimedium campanulatum plant details

Epimedium campanulatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring 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 campanulatum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium campanulatum

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

Dark green, very small leaflets topped by 18” to 24” tall sprays of 50+ small, light-yellow, bell shaped flowers with tiny reddish inner sepals. Very cold hardy once established. Purple in winter. Plant in 3/4 sun to near full shade. Height: 6”-8”. Zones 4-9. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium campanulatum plant

How to Grow Epimedium campanulatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden

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

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

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

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

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