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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
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
By: Forestfarm
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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