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    • Photo of Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold'

    Also Known As

    • Taff's Gold Variegated Piggyback Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

    Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' plant details

    Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 1 FT tall
    Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring
    Uses: unique, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold'

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A west coast native groundcover with felted, variegated evergreen foliage and lovely green flowers for a dry shady spot or a moist partly sunny spot. Will spread to 4' wide and 1' tall in just a couple years. Hardy to at least -15 °F. Makes a nice houseplant.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' plant

    How to Grow Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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