Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'

Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Fairy Wings)

  • A compact cultivar with bright yellow flowers in spring
  • Flowers are held above the foliage
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Shade-loving perennial that makes a great groundcover
  • A hybrid cross between E. perralderianum and E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum

A new and improved selection of a popular groundcover. Heart-shaped leaves are topped by bright yellow flowers that are held above the foliage. Great for rock gardens, perennial borders, or groundcover beds in shady areas.

Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
• Yellow
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Shade
Habit
• Ground Cover
• Mounding
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'

Best growth occurs in partial to full shade in moist, highly organic soils. Excellent as a groundcover under mature trees. Cut back dead foliage in spring to expose new growth.