Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’

Family: Araliaceae

Common names: FATSI, GLOSSY LEAVED PAPER PLANT, JAPANESE FATSIA

Synonyms: Fatsia japonica var. variegata, Fatsia japonica variegata

Native to: Japan

Plant

Type: shrub

Forms: arching, clumping, erect

Leaves evergreen

Max height: 19.6 feet

Max width: 8.2 feet

Flower

white/off white

Leaf

green

new growth distinct

Horticulture

Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species

Plant features: evergreen, invasive

Exposure: light shade, sun

Landscape use: container

Invasive

Propagates by: seed

flowers in fall

Soil type: well drained

USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f

Temp. range: +10 to above +40 °F

Water: regular

Butterflies that feed on this plant