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    Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum'

    Also Known As

    • Farfugium japonicum 'Crispata'
    • Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata'
    • Ligularia japonicum 'Crispatum'
    • Ligularia tussilaginea 'Cristata'
    • Crested Ligularia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' plant details

    Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, leathery leaves, mass-planting, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' has gray-green undulating leaves that look like parsley crossed with seaweed. Yellow flower clusters rise above the foliage in fall. Forms a dense clump with upright arching foliage to one to two feet tall. Use beside pools or in moist conditions. Use also as a specimen or in a large container with other plants. Farfugium like moist shaded conditions but they also enjoy heat to put on the most robust growth.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    (Also known as Farfugium japonica 'Cristata') Rare, sought after crested form of Leopard Plant –ruffled, round leaves are covered with hairs, giving the plant an incredible texture! 20” high x 24” wide mound – weird yellow daisy flowers, summer – Part sun to part shade, moist soils – nice in a woodland, choice in an Asian theme…specimen in a pot! Z7

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Large leathery leaves, Yellow flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    If men are from Mars, this plant's from Pluto! with its wild, crested fans of grey foliage highlighted in pink... always sure to bring comment! PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    An evergreen daisy that has the same deep golden yellow flowers as ligularia dentata. The dark green leaves are very dark green and waxy.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' plant

    How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum

    aka Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum', Farfugium reniforme, Farfugium tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Ligularia tussilaginea, Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Giant Leopard Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-48"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum foliage by plant lust
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    Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'

    aka Crested Ligularia, Parsley Leopard Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' foliage by Anna Kullgren
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    Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'

    aka Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculata', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculatum', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Ligularia japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Leopard Plant, Leopard Plant, LIGULARIA

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'

    aka Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kagami Jishi', Crested Leopard Plant, Kagami Jishi Leopard Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake'

    aka Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kaimon Dake', Kaimon Dake Ligularia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-40"

    Width: 24"-40"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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