Farfugium japonicum Shishi Botan 2b In May-June

In May-June

highlighted with orange tips and cinnamon specks

we were botanizing north of Hanoi and after finding our road washed out

The new growth emerges in late spring from one end of the unusual cigar-shaped rhizome (plant horizontally)

'Parky's Prize' makes a superb border hosta like its parent

Farfugium japonicum Shishi Botan 2b In May-June(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Shishi Botan') We were amazed when we first saw this bizarre farfugium at plantsman Barry Yinger's garden. Farfugium 'Shishi Botan' has grey green fuzzy leaves that look as though they have been run through a meat grinder, leaving them with an open, three dimensional look. Farfugium japonicum 'Shishi Botan' is certainly one of the most unique leopard plants that we've ever seen, and one that will leave visitors asking,