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Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'

Leopard Plant

Plant Type:

TENDER PERENNIALS

Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' – All peltate grey-green leaves are heavily ruffled looking like giant curly parsley on steroids. Fine, short silvery hairs cover leaves which tilts the overall color of the foliage to gray-green. This Leopard Plant is spectacular, bold and interesting. Late season single flowers are bright, light yellow daisies clustered atop thick stems. Plant in fertile, moisture retaining soil in morning sun / afternoon shade or dappled conditions. Established pot grown plant from division.


Height:

12-14 in

Spread:

15-18 in

Colors:

Yellow

Zone:

(6b)7 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade
  • Shade

Attributes

  • Potted Plant
  • Cutting Garden
  • Foliage
  • Woodland
  • Specimen
  • Accent
  • Collector Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Organic
  • Moist
  • Fertile
  • Humus Laden
  • Draining

Origins

  • China, Japan, Korea

Propagated By

  • Division