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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)
(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!

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

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
Photo of Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum foliage by plant lust
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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
Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' foliage by Anna Kullgren
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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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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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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
Photo of Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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