Perennials
Epimedium × perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'
Frohnleiten barrenwort
Bright yellow spring flowers rise above bronze-marbled green leaves. A durable, slowly establishing shade groundcover. Trim old foliage in late winter before new growth.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade to shade
- Mature size
- Height: 10–12 in. · Spread: 12–18 in.; expands with age
- Water
- Moderate initially; lower once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9
- Bloom
- Yellow; spring.
Sizes & prices
- #1$22.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerates dry shade once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid stagnant, waterlogged ground.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
- Deer & rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen in mild or sheltered conditions.
Growing & care
- Division
- Divide in early spring or late summer.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Peter coxhead · CC BY-SA 3.0
Image notes: Epimedium × perralchicum 'Frohnleiten'. cultivar photograph; uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.