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Frohnleiten Epimedium
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Frohnleiten Epimedium
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Frohnleiten Epimedium
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Frohnleiten Epimedium
  • Hardiness Zones

    5-9

  • Mature Height

    6 - 12 inches

  • Flowering Date

    ["Mid Spring"]

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

Frohnleiten Epimedium

Tough Groundcover with Soft Charm for Dry Shade and Woodland Gardens

  • Grows easily in dry shade or part sun
  • Drought tolerant once established—less watering, less worry
  • Unique foliage and yellow blooms offer lasting interest
1 for $23.99 $29.99 Save 20%
SKU: 99476

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Frohnleiten Epimedium is a resilient perennial that brings unexpected beauty to tough garden spots. It thrives in dry shade—places where many other plants struggle—and offers year-round appeal through red-mottled spring foliage and bright lemon-yellow blooms. Over time, it spreads gently into a lush, low-maintenance groundcover ideal for woodland gardens, borders, and under trees.

Lively Color Where You Least Expect It: This Epimedium is built for shade. Its heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with a red-flecked pattern that softens to green as the season progresses. In early spring, sprays of cheerful lemon-yellow flowers lift the look even further—bringing brightness and charm to darker corners of the garden.

Low Maintenance and Drought Tolerant: Frohnleiten settles in quickly and asks for very little. Once established, it’s impressively drought tolerant—making it a great choice for gardeners looking to reduce watering without sacrificing beauty. Its deep roots help it stay resilient through dry spells.

Beautiful Texture That Lasts Through the Seasons: Even when not in bloom, this Epimedium keeps working for your landscape. Its semi-evergreen foliage holds form and texture, weaving a soft, natural look that fits beautifully in shaded borders or as a living carpet beneath trees and shrubs.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    5-9

  • Mature Height

    6 - 12 inches

  • Flowering Date

    ["Mid Spring"]

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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