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Also Known As

  • Crested Ligularia
  • Parsley Leopard Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

4 inch pot | $18

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Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' plant details

Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Shishi Botan'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, mass-planting, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of those amazing plants where the truth is stranger than fiction!, the grey-green leaves of this 12-18" clump-former are puckered and furred into 3-dimensional sculpture; early fall brings bright yellow daisies. PSh-Sh/M
Envision triple curled parsley on steroids and this is what you’ll see. Talk about texture! This ‘Shirley Temple’ farfu has thick, super ruffled leaves’. Clumps grow 12-18” and need moist, humusy soils and light to moderate shade. This plant is not into sports therefore does not like competition...have roots? Then get a pot. Yellow daisy flowers in late summer look like they belong on some other plant.
Zn 7. Ruffled,curled leaves with yellow flowers.
Curiously ruffled and curled fleshy leaves are intriguing on these small plants, 1'x 1'. Large, brass-yellow, daisy-like flowers rise above in late summer. Minimum temperature: 0°F

Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' plant

How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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