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Bishop's hat

Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum

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Bishop's hat is part of the Epimedium genus and its scientific name is Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum. The pinnatum part of this plant's botanical name means 'with leaflets arranged on each side of a common petiole'.A type of flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Normally reaches to a mature height of 11.7 inches (or 30.0 cm). Expect blooming to occur in mid spring.

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How to grow Bishop's hat

Medium

Remember to water Bishop's hat moderately. Use Zone 5 - Zone 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Bishop's hat requires a soil ph of 4.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in moderately acidic soil - neutral soil. Keep in mind when planting that Bishop's hat is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Bishop's hat from seed

Transplanting Bishop's hat

Companion plants for Bishop's hat

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Bishop's hat so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Bishop's hat

These plants will not grow well with Bishop's hat so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Bishop's hat problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Bishop's hat plants:

Other names for Bishop's hat

Barrenwort, Fairy wings

Misspellings: Epimedium pinnataum subsp. colchicum

Bishop's hat care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Bishop's hat exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Bishop's hat to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Bishop's hat exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Bishop's hat grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Bishop's hat? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Bishop's hat come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Bishop's hat grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Bishop's hat grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Bishop's hat grow best in? Zone 5 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Bishop's hat. 4.5 - 7.0
Water Requirements How much water does Bishop's hat require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Bishop's hat need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Bishop's hat in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Bishop's hat need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Bishop's hat be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Bishop's hat? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Bishop's hat? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Bishop's hat? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Bishop's hat need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Bishop's hat in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Bishop's hat seedlings. 35.0 cm / 1.14 feet Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Bishop's hat seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Bishop's hat bloom? Mid Spring Harvest Time When is Bishop's hat ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Bishop's hat? Help build our wiki!

How long does Bishop's hat take to grow?

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