Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, green leaves, purple-tinted when young. Charming pendent, violet-purple flowers with spurs. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’
A clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, green leaves, purple-tinted when young. Charming pendent, violet-purple flowers with spurs.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorum |
| Varietry | 'Lilafee' |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | violet, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
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