Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'

Common Name: Barrenwort

A slowly spreading, evergreen groundcover for shade with exceptional yellow blooms. From mid to late spring, clusters of 1" wide, star-shaped, bright yellow flowers appear on straight stems just above the foliage. Newly emerging leaves are bronze-pink, turn dark green in summer, and then turn back to bronze in fall. Each leaf is outlined in white, giving them a sense of depth.

To keep epimedium looking its best, it should be sheltered from cold, dry winds. This species prefers more moisture than the others.

Height:

8.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Asian Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Epimedium is a tough plant that will survive in nearly any shady location. Though it prefers rich, moist, woodland soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, it will adapt to a wide range of conditions. This plant is a slow spreader, so mulching around the plants will help to keep the weeds away. Trimming off all of the old foliage in late winter will make room for a fresh flush of leaves and may increase flower production.

Epimedium can be divided in early fall and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.

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