Epimedium (Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat)
Botanical Information
Family | Berberidaceae |
Genus | Epimedium |
Category | Perennials |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 - 0 |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
Height | 15 - 30 cm |
Spread | 15 - 40 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Photographs

Epimedium x perralchicum.

Epimedium x rubrum.

Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'.

Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'.

Epimedium x perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'.

Epimedium x warleyense.
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'.

Epimedium 'Beni-chidori'.
Epimedium 'Pearl Drops'.

Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart'.
Epimedium 'Yokihi'.