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Farfugium

Farfugium Japonicum

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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 6–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — tropical feel to temperate landscapes; expect to see loose clusters of bright yellow

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — It features glossy, rounded leaves up to 12 inches across, creating a lush, tropical look; which account for its common

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — consider using it as a border plant in shade gardens

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

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — which account for its common name.<br><br>In late summer to fall

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

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

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) — protected from the harsh midday sun

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil with regular watering; ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in height and

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — the leopard plant forms an impressive clump of glossy; when incorporating it into garden designs

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — is a robust herbaceous perennial that brings a lush; or -18°C to -23°C.<br><br>Typically reaching a height and spread

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — rounded to kidney-shaped foliage

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — perennial with yellow blooms

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

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

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — daisy-like flowers on long stalks that rise above the foliage

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — well-draining soil with an ample amount of organic material

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

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) — Native to the streambanks and seashores of Japan; mirroring its natural habitat

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

Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — enduring temperatures as low as 0°F to -10°F; prefers moist, well-drained soil with regular watering

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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echoforsberg from Anchorage, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
harum.koh from Kobe city, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yu An, Chiang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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