Epimedium perralchicum Frohnleiten
Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' phpto courtesy of Suzanne Patry
Bishop's Cap, Barrenwort

Epimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' blooms in early spring with delicate yellow flowers with small bronze centers. The flowers look like tiny daffodils. The evergreen foliage has beautiful copper markings. Use this plant along a walkway, in the rock garden and combined with small hostas.

  • Height: 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
  • Spread: 41 - 46 cm (16 - 18 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
  • Sun or Shade: partial shade to filtered shade
  • Bloom Time: spring
  • Leaf Colour: green leaves edged bronze
  • Bloom Colour: yellow
  • Critter Resistance: rabbits and deer

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Epimediums are easy to grow in good, well drained soil in part to full shade. They will flower better in part shade. They prefer soil with plenty of organic matter and even moisture. Once established Epimediums will tolerate more dryness. They will also tolerate competition from tree roots and are an excellent choice for dry shade. The plants are semi-evergreen to evergreen. In the spring cut the foliage to the ground if it has been damaged during the winter.

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