An exceptional variegated form of our native “pigaback” plant that is excellent as a groundcover in dense to light shade. Vigorous and evergreen it will spread to 4′ wide in 2 years but stay only 1′ tall. Very easy to grow, works well under established Rhododendrons. Pretty, but not conspicuous brown flowers. Regular water but will take drought if in the shade. Easy, indispensible native plant. Forms new plants directly from the center of each leaf. Cool trick. Also grown as a houseplant. Good in containers. Oregon native plant.
Tolmiea menziesii ‘Taff’s Gold’
Family: Saxifragaceae Genus: Tolmiea
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Dry Shade, Indoor, Mesic, Oregon Coast, Variable, Western Native, Willamette Valley Natives
Sun exposure: Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn6a -5º to -10ºF
Foliage color: Chartreuse/Gold, Light Green, Variegated
Foliage season: Evergreen