bishop's hat

Water Bishop’s Hat plants regularly during the growing season, which lasts from late spring to early fall. During this time, water the soil every 7-10 days, making sure to keep it moist but not soggy. If the soil feels dry 1-3 inches below the surface, then it is time to water. Reduce watering during the winter months, giving the plant only light amounts of H2O once every 3-4 weeks.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium fargesii) is a fast-growing evergreen plant that does best in partial shade, with dappled sun in the morning and some protection from the hot afternoon sun. When grown in full sun, the foliage may become burned and slightly less floriferous. In the garden, partial shade is best for Bishop's hat, or 2-3 hours of direct sun in the morning is ideal. Different climates will also affect the amount of sun that a Bishop's hat needs; for example, in climates with intense sunlight and heat, such as the Southwestern United States, Bishop's hat requires more shade than in cooler climates.

Hardiness zone 5–9.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium fargesii) should be pruned in the early spring before new growth appears. Pruning should be light, consisting mainly of removing any dead stems or foliage. Minor shaping of the plant is also done at this time. It is important not to prune the plant too harshly as this will reduce flowering. This species may also benefit from an occasional hard pruning, which should be done in late winter while the plant is dormant.

Division, Layering Propagation, Cutting, Seed Propagation