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Farfugium, Leopard Plant 'Jitsuko's Star'

Farfugiumjaponicum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Farfugium (far-FEW-gee-um)

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Species

japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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