Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii ‘Taff’s Gold’) With its mottled cream/green foliage, 'Taff's Gold' can brighten any dark garden area. This western-native ground cover forms plantlets form at the base of the older leaves—hence its common name “piggyback plant.” This plant needs little or no water, except in lengthy periods of drought. Piggyback plant looks good in hanging baskets and containers. -Sylvia Matlock, Regional Picks: Northwest, Fine Gardening issue #127 Care:  Plant in moist, rich soil. Propagation:  By division, seed, or cuttings. Problems:  Mealybugs, spider mites.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Part Shade to Full Shade Maintenance Low Characteristics Native Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Brown, Purple Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Container, Indoor Plant, Shade, Beds and Borders Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials