| | | 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 | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 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 x warleyense (bishop's hat) bears showy and pink flowers during mid spring. The foliage is greyish green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, ground cover, mass planting and naturalization. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Epimedium x warleyense (bishop's hat) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |