Bishop's hat

Bishop's Hat, or Epimedium sempervirens, is a delicate-looking yet incredibly tough herbaceous perennial ideal for dry, shady spots under trees or shrubs in UK gardens. Its evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage forms a neat mound, topped with sprays of spider-like flowers in spring, perfect for naturalising in woodland settings.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: Apr, May.