Farfugium (Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum') far-FOO-jee-um jah-PON-ih-kum Synonyms:  F. tussilagineum Genus:  Farfugium Green-and-yellow mottled, shiny, kidney-shaped leaves distinguish this evergreen perennial native to streamsides and seashores in East Asia. The large, leathery leaves can reach a foot across. The yellow flowers bloom in fall and winter, but they are small and secondary to the foliage. Farfugium are nice at waterside, as a groundcover, in a border, or in containers. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Large, mottled, shiny leaves. Evergreen. Care:  Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Where temperatures drop below 23°F, mulch in winter. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Propagation:  Divide in spring. Problems:  Slugs.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Fall, Winter Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Waterside Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials