Perennials
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
Lilafee barrenwort
Also known as: Lilac Fairy barrenwort · Bishop’s hat
Purple spring flowers float above heart-shaped leaflets. Makes a restrained, slowly spreading groundcover for shaded beds. Avoid exposed full-sun sites that can scorch the leaves.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade to full shade
- Mature size
- Up to 12 in. tall × About 20 in. wide
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
- Bloom
- Purple; spring.
Sizes & prices
- #1$22.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerates some dryness once established.
- Wet soil
- Needs drainage.
- Black walnut
- Listed as tolerant.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous in colder winters; may retain some leaves in milder sites. New leaves can be purple tinted.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Slightly acidic, moisture-retentive soil.
- Maintenance
- Remove old foliage in late winter or early spring to reveal the new leaves and flowers.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.