General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Deciduous in zones 5-6.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Inflorescence Height: 16 (40cm)
Foliage Mound Height: 12 inches (30cm)
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Groundcover
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Other methods: Division

Common names
  • Barrenwort
  • Bishop's Hat

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