Common Name: Bishop's Hat ... Barrenwort Family: Berberidaceae Genus: Epimedium Species: x versicolor Cultivar or Variety: Versicolor
Characteristics of Plant
This is a ground cover plant that spreads by rhizomes. It has a spread of 1' to 1.5'. While most Epimedium's are slow spreaders, while not fast, this particular cultivar will spread out faster than the others.
It is drought tolerant once established. It prefers shady areas or semi-shady areas.
An interesting feature of this plant is that its heart-shaped leaves change colors. The leaves start out in the spring with a red tinge on the edges. Come summer the leaves are green, turning to red again in the fall.
This plant will remain an evergreen in those climates that have mild temperatures. Wait until spring before cutting back any old or dead foliage. | Life Cycle Perennial
Zone Hardiness up to Zone 3
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Endangered Species No
Heirloom No
Sun Exposure Part Sun/ Part Shade
Shade
Plant Height 6 - 8 inches
Plant Form Creeping
Ground Cover
Blooms Yes
Bloom Form Above Foliage
Flower Color Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Nutritional Needs Moist
Dry
Reproduces By Rhizomes
Cutting Flower No
Additional Uses Containers
Borders
Planters
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