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Epimedium 'Tama-no-genpei'

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 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
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 'Tama-no-genpei' (bishop's hat) bears showy and bi-coloured white and faded magenta flowers during mid spring. The foliage is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Border, edging, ground cover, mass planting, naturalization and woodland.
Special Characteristics Epimedium 'Tama-no-genpei' tolerates drought.