bishop's hat

For Bishop's Hat, water the plant regularly throughout the growing season, making sure the soil is consistently moist but not soggy. During periods of drought, water deeply to ensure that the roots receive moisture. Water once every 2 to 3 weeks during dry periods, or every week in warmer weather. Avoid getting water on the foliage of Bishop's Hat, as this can lead to fungal and disease issues. In late Fall and Winter, water the plant rarely but enough to keep the soil from completely drying out.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium brachyrrhizum) is an evergreen perennial that thrives in partial shade and needs as much sun as possible during its growing season. The plant needs 2-3 hours of direct sunlight, preferably in the morning or early afternoon, and some afternoon shade to protect it from the mid-day heat. It is important to avoid excess sun, as overexposure can burn the foliage. To ensure the plant is getting enough sunlight, it should be placed in an area that gets direct sun for at least half the day.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium brachyrrhizum) should be pruned twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Spring pruning should take place as soon as the new growth begins and should involve cutting back the plant by about 1-third of it's height. This is done to encourage new growth and remove any old foliage that could be diseased or damaged. Fall pruning should take place when the plant starts to die back and become dormant. At this time, all of the dead, diseased, or damaged leaves and stems should be removed to eliminate sources of potential problems for the next growing season.