Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata'

Leopard Plant

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Farfugium japonicum ‘Cristata’ – Rounded gray-green fuzzy leaves up to 10” diameter are decorated with very bold, bubbly ruffling all around the leaf edges. Upon emerging the young leaves and stems sometimes have a subtle infusion of pink. Protect the striking ‘Cristata’ from afternoon sun. Plant it in fertile draining soil. The yellow daisy-like flowers blossom in late summer. Clumping. Established potted perennial from division.


Height:

24-24 In

Colors:

Yellow

Characteristics and Attributes for Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Border
  • Specimen
  • Labyrinth
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division