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Also Known As

  • Waterfall Bishop's Hat
  • Waterfall Fairywings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-16"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Waterfall' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Waterfall' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 grandiflorum 'Waterfall'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Waterfall'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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 grandiflorum ~ Medium-large, tapered leaves that have purple tones in spring, stack in layers giving the appearance of flowing water. Topped in spring by deep rose-purple sepals with white spurs that flush with amethyst near the centers. Plant in partial sun to full shade. About 16” tall, Zones 4-9. Deciduous.

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum 'Waterfall' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Waterfall'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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