Farfugium japonicum Shishi Botan 2b we were botanizing north of

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

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

In May-June

and the old leaves will generally just fade away

Farfugium japonicum Shishi Botan 2b we were botanizing north of(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,