Farfugium japonicum Jagged Edge Calopogon producing a 4' tall spike

producing a 4' tall spike topped in May (NC) with dense terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers

star-shaped purple flowers that cluster around the stem in late July and August

This 1956 Walter Mainz introduction (P

but plants with late day western exposure have also thrived

The common name cast iron plant speaks to their durability in less than ideal conditions

Farfugium japonicum Jagged Edge Calopogon producing a 4' tall spikeFarfugium japonicum 'Jagged Edge' is an amazing selection from Japan's Kairyoen Nursery that we've been growing since 2003. In the garden, it makes a huge 2' tall x 5' wide clump of large 1' wide green leaves with a unique jagged edge. In late October, the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of yellow daisies truly superb!