Epimedium perralderianum (Bishop's Hat)


Botanical Information

FamilyBerberidaceae
GenusEpimedium
Speciesperralderianum
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to northern Africa (Algeria).

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 30
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread23 - 46 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionEpimedium perralderianum is an evergreen to semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers.
LandscapeMakes a good ground cover or edging.
CultivationGrow in part to full shade, well-drained, humusy soil containing loam.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatMountain woodlands.
Leaf DescriptionCompound, margins serrate, bronze with light green marbling when young maturing to solid green.
Flower DescriptionUp to 2 cm wide, bright yellow with short, bronze spurs.

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