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This epimedium is a rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial that typically grows 6-12? tall but spreads to 12-18? wide or more. It forms an attractive ground cover for shady areas. It is particularly noted for producing clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring and attractive spiny green leaves that are bronze-marbled in spring and fall. This hybrid is a cross between E. perralderianum and E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum. Each leaf is divided into elongated, ovate, heart-shaped leaflets (to 3" long). New leaves on wiry stems emerge green-marbled-with-bronze in spring, but gradually turn green by summer. Bronze marbling reappears in autumn. Bright yellow flowers (to 1? wide) in airy clusters bloom in spring on stems rising slightly above the foliage mound. Epimediums have a number of common names, including barrenwort, bishop?s hat, bishop?s mitre or fairy wings.
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers loose, organically rich loams with even moisture in part shade. Tolerates drought once established. Site in locations protected from cold, dry winds. For growing as a ground cover, site starter plants to 12? apart. Plants are evergreen to semi-evergreen.
| Common Name | Frohnleiten Barrenwort |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Epimedium _ perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 1 ft. |
| Width | 1.5 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
