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Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'
Leopard Plant
Plant Type:
TENDER PERENNIALSFarfugium 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.
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