Farfugium japonicum (Compositae) Evergreen perennial

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Farfugium japonicum
Evergreen perennial
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The Farfugium japonicum plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ligularia kaempferi. (DC.)Sieb.&Zucc. L. tussilaginea. (Burm.)Makino. Senecio kaempferi. DC. Tussilago japonica.

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Latin Name:  Farfugium japonicum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Kitam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Near sea shores[58]. In the long grass of streamside meadows[200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep moist fertile humus-rich soil[200]. Requires a sheltered position[166]. Plants often wilt on bright sunny days if they are growing in a sunny position[200]. This species is not very hardy, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 to -10°c[200] and succeeding outdoors in a woodland garden in the milder areas of Britain[166]. A good plant for growing in a window[1]. There is possibly some confusion, in the references quoted, between this species and Ligularia japonica[K].

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