Plant Profile: Epimedium sempervirens

Bishop's Hat is an excellent choice for a drought-resistant ground cover in shaded gardens, as it propagates through rhizomes. This plant thrives in light to moderate shade and prefers soil that is medium moist, well-drained, and either average or enriched with organic matter, ideally with an acidic pH. In the spring, it produces clusters of 1-2 inch flowers that rise above the leaves, showcasing a spectrum of colors from white to purple, depending on the specific variety. Over time, it develops into attractive clumps, and its foliage offers visual interest with seasonal color changes in both spring and fall. In USDA zones 7 and higher, it remains evergreen.

Bishop's Hat is perfect for use in shady borders, rock gardens, woodland settings, or as a lining for pathways.