This rhizomatous perennial has upright foliage and forms a clump. It has long stalked kidney-shaped, glossy green leaves and the yellow daisy-like flowers appear in clusters on downy-branched stems from autumn to early winter.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Farfugium japonicumis naturally found in Japan from Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu growing along watercourses or in rocky coastal cliffs.

It prefers moist but well drained fertile soils in a protected semi shaded position with wind and drought protection but is frost tolerant.

This perennial is grown for its foliage and is planted in rockeries or front borders as a ground cover. It is also commonly grown in pots and tubs as a specimen establishing from division in 3 to 4 years. It is also a suitable for planting around a water feature tolerating a cooler climate and light frost.It is suitable for small gardens or sub tropical settings and commonly grown in a shade house as a specimen plant. ID 1787

Farfugium(fah-FEW-gee-um)japonicum(ja-PON-ee-kum)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family