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Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot'

Also Known As

  • Escargot Leopard Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot' plant details

Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, mass-planting, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot' plant

How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Escargot'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 24"-48"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • bright shade - 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
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 12"-20"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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