Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
Also Known As
- Sweet Spot Leopard Plant
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' plant details
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall 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 'Sweet Spot'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' plant
How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
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
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 10"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 18"-48"
Width: 24"-48"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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