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    Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'

    Also Known As

    • Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kagami Jishi'
    • Crested Leopard Plant
    • Kagami Jishi Leopard Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi' plant details

    Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
    Uses: big leaves, crested form, mass-planting, spotted leaves, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright yellow leopard-spots combined with intriguing crests make this 2' Japanese selection stunning in a container (indoors or out) or in a moist shady border where everyone can drool over it! PSh-Sh/M/GDr (not dry)

    By: Forestfarm

    (CRESTED LEOPARD PLANT) Spectacular foliage specimen with large rounded leaves with undulating ruffled edges and interesting yellow spotting form a 20” mound; yellow daisy flowers dance above the leaves in fall. ThisJapanese perennial enjoys a moist, rich but well drained soil and can also live indoors. A classy and uncommon plant!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi' plant

    How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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