Buy Epimedium sempervirens 'Violet Queen'

Also Known As

Violet Queen Bishop's Hat
Violet Queen Fairywings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 9"-12"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $25

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Epimedium sempervirens 'Violet Queen' plant details

Epimedium sempervirens 'Violet Queen' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 sempervirens 'Violet Queen'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium sempervirens 'Violet Queen'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Epimedium sempervirens ~ Outstanding spring foliage is cherry red aging to solid green with rose-red edges. Winter foliage is deepest red toned purple. Large violet-lavender flowers have wide inner sepals. 9” tall. Plant in 3/4 sun to nearly full shade. Zones 5-9. Semi-Evergreen.