Farfugium japonicum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southern China to Temp. Eastern Asia
Plant Profile: Farfugium japonicum
Names
Leopard Plant
Phonetic Spelling:far-FEW-gee-um juh-PON-ih-kum
Genus:Farfugium
Species:japonicum
Family:Asteraceae
The leopard plant is valued for its striking, large leaves adorned with golden spots. This particular species of Ligularia thrives best in the warm climates of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, whereas the taller flowering varieties are suited for mountainous regions. It flourishes in shaded areas, producing blooms during the summer and retreating by winter.
Farfugium japonicum Feature Summary
Farfugium japonicum Image Gallery
Tags
#perennial
#shade tolerant
#yellow flowers
#piedmont
#shade garden
#showy leaves
#summer flowers
#deer resistant
#coastal plants
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Farfugium japonicum Feature Summary
Attributes
Southern China to Temp. Eastern Asia
Perennial
Seed
Division
Flowers
Blooms in late summer to fall
Gold/Yellow
Summer
Fall
Leaves
Large with golden spots
Deciduous
Green
Gold/Yellow
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Deciduous
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Wet
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Stem
Landscape
Shade Garden
Farfugium japonicum Image Gallery
Farfugium japonicum Attributes
Farfugium japonicum: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Deer
Farfugium japonicum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Farfugium japonicum: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Farfugium japonicum Flowers
Farfugium japonicum: Flower Description
Blooms in late summer to fall
Farfugium japonicum: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Farfugium japonicum: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Farfugium japonicum Leaves
Farfugium japonicum: Leaf Description
Large with golden spots
Farfugium japonicum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Farfugium japonicum: Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Farfugium japonicum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Farfugium japonicum: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Farfugium japonicum Whole Plant Traits
Farfugium japonicum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Farfugium japonicum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Farfugium japonicum Cultural Conditions
Farfugium japonicum: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Farfugium japonicum: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Farfugium japonicum: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Farfugium japonicum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Farfugium japonicum Stem
Farfugium japonicum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Farfugium japonicum Landscape
Farfugium japonicum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Farfugium japonicum: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
