Leopard Plant
Farfugium japonicum

Grows 1' - 3' ht. x 1' - 2' sp.

Previously known as Ligularia, this clumping, herbaceous perennial in the Daisy family has beautifully large and bold leaves that look great planted in a mass.  Found along streambanks and moist meadows, it does best in shade or filtered sunlight.  The leaves will burn in full sun, but a few hours of early morning sun should be fine.  Give it rich, moist soil and water deeply in summer.

Attractive yellow blooms appear in late summer and last through fall.  Leaves and flowers may stay evergreen, depending on winter temperatures (around 20 degrees F.), but will probably die back like other perennials.  Use as woodland or shade area border plant, on the edge of ponds or pools or even in containers.

Flower Photo Credit: NC Extension

• Showy Flower, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Heavy Shade,
• Hardy in zones 7a - 9b
• Part Shade, Shade,