Full Shade to Partial Shade(0 – 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
6-18 Inches
Mature Spread
1 Foot
Growing Zones
5 to 9
Frohnleiten Barrenwort is an underrated, easy-care perennial that thrives in low-light corners of a yard or outdoor space. This plant has some seriously stunning leaves. Heart-shaped bronze-colored foliage features pronounced bright green veining. Bright yellow flowers burst open in the spring and gently hover above the foliage. This shade-loving cultivar is a hybrid cross between E. perralderianum and E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum.
This plant has a bushy, mounded growth habit. The variegated foliage and delicate blooms look amazing in beds, borders, or as a groundcover. Use this plant in a rock garden to provide a leafy contrast against the hardscape or add variety to a perennial bed. This is a great plant for areas with an increased animal population because Barrenwort is deer- and rabbit-resistant. Frohnleiten Barrenwort grows as a perennial in USDA, growing zones 5 through 9.
Frohnleiten Barrenwort Care
Full shade is a must for Frohnleiten Barrenwort. Intense light will burn the delicate foliage, so place in a spot that receives up to 4 hours of light. Barrenwort is not very particular about soil quality, but it does prefer rich, acidic soil with good drainage. Water weekly to keep the soil damp but not soggy. This plant is drought-tolerant once it has had time to acclimate, but keeping it hydrated during a dry spell will support healthy growth.
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Propagate Barrenwort through division in early spring or late summer. Trim back old growth in late winter to encourage more prolific blooms in the spring.
Frohnleiten Barrenwort Spacing
This plant is a mounded perennial that will grow 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Create a continuous planting by spacing Barrenwort plants 10 – 14 inches apart or leave more room so they can spread out.
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Frohnleiten Barrenwort Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 – 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 – 12 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 – 18 Inches
Spacing: 12 – 18 Inches
Habit: Mounded, Spreading
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description: Bright Yellow
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: Frohnleiten Barrenwort
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: EPIMEDIUM X PERRALCHICUM `FROHNLEITEN`
