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Epimedium leptorrhizum
Bishop's Hat
Origin: China.
| Family |
| Berberidaceae |
| Genus |
| Epimedium |
| Species |
| leptorrhizum |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 |
| Height |
| 20 - 50 cm |
| Spread |
| 20 - 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Borders, informal gardens, small flower gardens, potted outdoor plant or as a specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun to partial shade in dry to moist, acidic but well-draining soil. Prefers loose humus-rich loams. |
| Shape |
| Erect. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Mosaic virus transmitted by aphids. |
| Habitat |
| Dry to moderate forest borders. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth flower stems. |
| Leaf Description |
| Lanceolate leaves approximately 6 - 8 cm long that grow at the flower stem base. |
| Flower Description |
| Large nodding blooms approximately 5 - 6 cm across. |
| Colour Description |
| Medium green leaves and stems. Lilac purple to cream blooms. |
| Texture Description |
| Soft. |
| Propagation |
| Division of rhizomes. |
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