Epimedium Grandiflorum 'Lilafee'

Bishop's Hat

Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’ — commonly called Lilafee Barrenwort — is a compact, shade-loving perennial valued for its delicate, star-shaped lavender-violet flowers that appear in mid-spring, held just above the foliage. Heart-shaped leaves emerge with bronze tones in spring, mature to soft green, and often take on attractive reddish hues in fall, forming a tidy, slowly spreading groundcover. Its refined texture and seasonal color make it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils; tolerant of dry shade once established
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but adaptable to drier conditions
Wildlife: Generally not favored by deer

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Low, clump-forming to slowly spreading groundcover
Excellent for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting trees, and edging
Delicate spring flowers add early-season interest
Foliage provides multi-season color and fine texture
Deer resistant and low maintenance

Maintenance:
Cut back old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges
Divide clumps in spring if desired
Mulch to retain moisture and improve soil

Height

8-12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

Medium Orchid

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Ground Cover

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No