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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'

Family Berberidaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' (bishop's hat) bears showy and mauve blossoms during late spring. This plant is clump forming and has showy foliage that is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, ground cover, mass planting, naturalization and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' tolerates drought. In the fall, Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.