Farfugium japonicum Shishi Zenobia winter hardiness

winter hardiness

we coveted the Japanese Rohdea 'Miho-no-Matsu'

or an old hybrid with that species

each with a prominent central yellow eye

grow these as you would a pitcher plant in sandy or peaty soils that retain moisture 2-6" below the surface

Farfugium japonicum Shishi Zenobia winter hardinessFarfugium 'Shishi' is a rarely offered, old Japanese cultivar of unspotted Leopard plant with leaves that emerge covered in grey hair, before aging to solid green, with a dramatic serrated, wavy edge. The clump are topped with 2' tall stalks of bright yellow daisies, starting in mid October. Plants are evergreen above 15 20 degrees F.