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Longspur barrenwort

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' - A favorite for its large, delicate, violet-purple flowers with white spur tips held above small, purple-tinted spring leaflets. Reaches 8” tall in bloom with a second flush to 14” tall.

Common names: longspur barrenwort, longspur epimedium, longspur bishop's hat, bishop's cap, fairy wings 

There are several species of barrenwort that are commonly used as ground covers, and longspur barrenwort is one of the showiest, due to its relatively large flowers. Other species and hybrids of barrenwort are listed at the end of this page. All of them do well in shady sites.

Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae)

Tree or plant type: Ground cover, Perennial

Size range: Small plant (8-14 inches)

Light exposure: Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily), Full shade (4 hrs or less of light daily)

Hardiness zones: 4 to 8

Soil preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil

Tolerances: Dry sites (once its well-established)

Season of interest: Mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall

Flower color: Violet-Purple

Shape or form: Mounded, Upright

Growth rate: Moderate, Slow