| | | Family | Berberidaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Epimedium alpinum (bishop's hat) bears showy blossoms during mid spring. The foliage is showy. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | |