Epimedium franchetii
Also Known As
- Barrenwort
- Fairy Wings
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Epimedium franchetii plant details
Epimedium franchetii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium franchetii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: berberidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium franchetii
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Sebright Gardens
Gardening facts about Epimedium franchetii plant
How to Grow Epimedium franchetii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Epimedium for your garden
aka Epimedium 'O'Kuda's White', Okuda's White Barrenwort, Okuda's White Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium calcaratum, Epimedium ecalcarata, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 20"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Epimedium 'Frohnleiten', Epimedium x australis 'Frohnleiten', Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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