Farfugium

Farfugium Japonicum

Design with this plant

Overview

Farfugium japonicum, commonly known as Leopard Plant, is a clump-forming perennial that thrives in partial to full shade. It features glossy, rounded leaves up to 12 inches across, creating a lush, tropical look. From late summer to fall, bright yellow daisy-like flowers on tall stems provide a striking contrast. Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in height and spread. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with regular watering.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in height and spread

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (79)

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — The deep green leaves often showcase unique and attractive yellow to cream speckles or patches; is a robust herbaceous

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — with individual leaves that can be 8 to 10 inches in diameter; daisy-like flowers on long stalks that rise above the foliage

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — adding a striking contrast to the dark green backdrop.<br><br>For the landscaper; tropical feel to temperate landscapes

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — which account for its common name.<br><br>In late summer to fall; adding a striking contrast to the dark green

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — expect to see loose clusters of bright yellow; consider using it as a border plant in shade gardens

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — daisy-like flowers on long stalks that rise above the foliage; commonly known as Leopard Plant

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — varying from leaf to leaf; the leopard plant forms an impressive clump of glossy

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — It prefers consistently moist; as an accent in container plantings

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — well-draining soil with an ample amount of organic material; is a clump-forming perennial that thrives in partial to full

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — it is vital to note that Farfugium japonicum performs best under partial to full shade; rounded to kidney-shaped foliage

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — protected from the harsh midday sun; it is vital to note that Farfugium japonicum performs best under partial to full shade

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — mirroring its natural habitat; native to the streambanks and seashores of Japan

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — When incorporating it into garden designs; the deep green leaves often showcase unique and attractive yellow to cream

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — consider using it as a border plant in shade gardens; protected from the harsh midday sun

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — as an accent in container plantings; particularly during dry spells

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — particularly during dry spells; it features glossy, rounded leaves up to 12 inches across, creating a lush, tropical look

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — perennial for deep shade or full or half or shade; and a protective mulch layer in colder regions to shield its rhizomatous

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — and a protective mulch layer in colder regions to shield its rhizomatous roots from freezing temperatures; this plant thrives

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — yellow flowers in the garden; varying from leaf to leaf

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — perennial with yellow blooms; it prefers consistently moist

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — commonly known as Leopard Plant; from late summer to fall, bright yellow daisy-like flowers on tall stems provide, image 69

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — From late summer to fall, bright yellow daisy-like flowers on tall stems provide a striking contrast, image 72

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in height and spread; yellow flowers in the garden, image 73

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — is a clump-forming perennial that thrives in partial to full shade; enduring temperatures as low as 0°F to, image 70

Related plants

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 9–10

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia (Ligularia hybrid) — Proven Winners - 'Bottle Rocket' - Ligularia hybrid yellow plant details, information and resources

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia

Ligularia hybrid

Fragrant Angel Coneflower (Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel') — pure white flowers that can grow up to 4-5 inches across

Fragrant Angel Coneflower

Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel'

Full · Zones 3–9

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare) — Proven Winners - Petite Licorice - Licorice Plant - Helichrysum petiolare none plant details

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant

Helichrysum petiolare

Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

Full · Zones 3–8

Showy Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') — is a robust perennial reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet

Showy Sunflower

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Full · Zones 3–10