Leopard Plant, Ligularia tussilaginea
Grown for its handsome foliage and daisy flowers, Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) is a clump-forming perennial with extra large, long-stalked, leathery, kidney-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, 12 in. across (30 cm). Evergreen in warm winter climates, the foliage dies to the ground when temperatures fall to 20ºF (-6ºC). In late summer to fall, clusters of pale yellow daisy flowers bloom on branched stems that rise above the foliage. This big-leafed, water-loving plant is perfect for woodland gardens, bog gardens, borders, along ponds and streams. A choice container plant too.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Common names | Leopard Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Common names | Leopard Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard |
How many Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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