| 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
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
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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"Epimedium x versicolor 'Versicolor'"
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