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Epimedium grandiflorum cvs. (Longspur barrenwort, Bishop's hat)

Epimedium grandiflorum cvs. Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner


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Botanical Name: Epimedium grandiflorum cvs. ep-ih-MEE-dee-um gran-dih-FLOOR-um Common Name: Longspur barrenwort, Bishop's hat Synonyms: Epimedium macranthum Genus: Epimedium
Longspur barrenwort is a clump-forming, deciduous, rhizomatous perennial. Leaves, light green and flushed bronze when young, are heart-shaped with spiny margins. Four-petaled white, yellow, pink, or purple flowers, hanging in clusters, appear in mid- and late spring.
 Care: Thrives in full to partial shade with rich, well-drained soil, but will grow well (although slower) in dry conditions.
 Propagation: Divide in autumn or after flowering. Root rhizome cuttings under glass in winter; plant out after danger of frost has passed.
 Problems: Vine weevil and mosaic virus.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Part Shade Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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