Woodland Elf bishop's hat

Epimedium 'Woodland Elf'

PerennialBerberidaceae

Woodland Elf bishop's hat
Deer-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size8 to 12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring
Bloom color
Yellow

Notes

'Woodland Elf' bishop's hat (Epimedium 'Woodland Elf') is a perennial for ground cover, shade garden accents, and dry shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Yellow flowers with soft yellow tips open in early to late spring. The lance-shaped leaves have wavy edges and burgundy flecks in spring.

Pairs well with Skyblue aster, Autumn moor grass, and Glory-of-the-snow.

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