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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple' (Pierre's Purple Fairy Wings)

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 20 - 45 cm (8 - 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 Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple' (Pierre's Purple Fairy Wings) (bishop's hat) bears showy and faded fuchsia blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, ground cover, mass planting, naturalization and woodland.
Special Characteristics Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple' (Pierre's Purple Fairy Wings) tolerates drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple' (Pierre's Purple Fairy Wings) (bishop's hat) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.