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    Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654

    Also Known As

    • Wavy Gravy Leopard Plant
    • Wavy Gravy Parsley Ligularia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654 plant details

    Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, mass-planting, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' has distinctively super crinkled, grey-green leaves for striking texture in the shade garden. Yellow flower clusters appear above the foliage in fall. Forms a dense clump with upright arching foliage to one to two feet tall. Will tolerate less moisture than the related Ligularia. Excellent plant to use as a mass in front of a tall bed or in the back of a small bed. Use also as a specimen or in a large container with other plants.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Farfugium ‘Wavy Gravy’ is a unique looking Leopard plant grown for its evergreen foliage. The round grey-green leaves are heavily ruffled along the margins giving a distinctive look. Upright scapes of yellow daisy type flowers in Summer.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654 plant

    How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Wavy Gravy' PP27654

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly 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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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 'Crispatum'

    aka Farfugium japonicum 'Crispata', Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata', Ligularia japonicum 'Crispatum', Ligularia tussilaginea 'Cristata', Crested Ligularia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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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