Epimedium alpinum
Also Known As
- Alpine Barrenwort
- Bishop's Hat
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 10"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Epimedium alpinum plant details
Epimedium alpinum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In spring pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium alpinum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium alpinum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Epimedium alpinum plant
How to Grow Epimedium alpinum
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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
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
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 24"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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