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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 6–9Climate 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

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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, image 71
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil with regular watering; ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it reaches about 2 feet in, image 74
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — enduring temperatures as low as 0°F to -10°F; prefers moist, well-drained soil with regular watering, image 79
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — this plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10; perennial with yellow blooms, image 78
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — is a robust herbaceous perennial that brings a lush; or -18&deg;C to -23&deg;C.<br><br>Typically reaching a, image 75
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — tropical feel to temperate landscapes; expect to see loose clusters of bright yellow, image 76
Farfugium (Farfugium Japonicum) — Native to the streambanks and seashores of Japan; mirroring its natural habitat, image 77

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