leopard plant
Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
Garden uses
Notes
Leopard plant (Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum) is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It forms a clump up to 24 inches tall and blooms from early to late summer and again from early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Autumn fern, Wild ginger, and Azalea.
Native range
Japan.