Bishop’s Hat | Plant Profile

Bishop’s Hat (Epimedium x rubrum) are short, clump forming perennials that are commonly used as groundcovers for shady or woodland locations. Small red flowers reach above the foliage in spring. The foliage, however, is the primary ornamental feature of Bishop’s Hat. The pointed green leaves with red edging and defined veins make for an attractive leafy groundcover. Young leaves and old leaves have vibrant red colors, while the leaves of summer are more green.

Bishop’s Hat prefers fertile, dry to medium, well drained soils in part shade to full shade.

Bishop’s Hat are attractive groundcovers for wooded and shaded areas. They work well in natualized areas as well as along borders or pathways.