Epimedium x rubrum

Red Epimedium, Red Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre

Family: Berberidaceae Barberry


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 8" to 14" / 20cm to 35cm
Spread 20" to 24" / 50cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage