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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
Garden photo gallery of Farfugium japonicum 'Kagami Jishi'
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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See other plant types of Farfugium for your garden
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
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 '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
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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