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Leopard Plant

Scientific name: Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'
Taxonomy
Family:Asteraceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:8 to 10
Sun:Partial shade to full shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The round, bold, shiny green leaves of the Leopard Plant are spotted with yellow dots, as though it were a leopard skin; hence, the common name. It is also referred to as False Ligularia.

  Morphology:
This clump forming herbaceous perennial will grow to 2’ in both height and width.

The large leaves (up to 10” across) of this plant will droop during the heat of the day but will come back the next day.

Yellow, daisy like flowers (1”-2” in diameter) form on the tops of 3’ tall stems in early summer.

  Adaptation:
Leopard Plant likes well drained soil. If it gets flooded it will not survive. It is strictly a shade lover. It is considered a drought tolerant plant despite its limp nature mid-day. It could be planted near a pond to provide a very interesting accent plant giving the garden an Asian appearance.

  Pests:
None.
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