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Bishop's Hat

Epimedium 'Niveum'

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Overview

Epimedium \'Niveum\', commonly called Bishop\'s Hat, is a shade-tolerant perennial favored for its ground-covering capabilities. With heart-shaped leaves and delicate, snow-white flowers, this low-maintenance plant reaches 8-12" in height and spreads up to 18". It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5-8. Bishop\'s Hat brings a graceful display to woodland gardens from early to mid-spring, offering a charming carpet under trees and shrubs.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Low, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — commonly called Bishop\'s Hat
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — is a shade-tolerant perennial favored for its ground-covering capabilitiesBishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — this low-maintenance plant reaches 8-12" in height and spreads up to 18"Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — Bishop\'s Hat brings a graceful display to woodland gardens from early to mid-springBishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5-8Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — offering a charming carpet under trees and shrubsBishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — This particular cultivar distinguishes itself through its dainty+19

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–9 Inches
Mature width
12–18 Inches

Classification

Family
Berberidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — commonly called Bishop\'s Hat
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — is a shade-tolerant perennial favored for its ground-covering capabilities
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — this low-maintenance plant reaches 8-12" in height and spreads up to 18"
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — Bishop\'s Hat brings a graceful display to woodland gardens from early to mid-spring
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in zones 5-8
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — offering a charming carpet under trees and shrubs
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — This particular cultivar distinguishes itself through its dainty
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — The Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') is a captivating
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — aptly suited for understory compositions or as a ground cover in cooler areas of the landscape
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — heart-shaped leaves and its striking
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — <br><br>A deciduous perennial by nature
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — the Epimedium 'Niveum' emerges in early spring
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — unfurling leaves that transition from a subtle bronze hue to a lush green as they mature
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — The plant spans approximately 8 to 12 inches in height and spreads to a width of 12 to 18 inches
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — making it an excellent choice for filling gaps amongst larger plants or for weaving a seamless
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — verdant carpet beneath tree canopies.<br><br>The blooms
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — wiry stems well above the foliage
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — which appear in abundance from mid to late spring
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — <br><br>Epimedium 'Niveum' is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9 and prefers rich
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — After flowering, the foliage provides continuous interest well into the fall
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — well-drained soil with moderate moisture
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — Its growth habit and modest size make it low-maintenance
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — yet it's resilient enough to withstand competition from tree roots
Bishop's Hat (Epimedium 'Niveum') — it's tolerant of dry shade once established

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