Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum'
Yellow Variegated Leopard Plant
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Shop Available FarfugiumItem #: 850
Zones: 6b to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 20" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: China, Japan, Korea
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Aureomaculata') I grew up knowing leopard plant as a houseplant before finally discovering its amazing winter hardiness. The bold, round, shiny green, 8-10" wide leaves are spotted with yellow dots, similar to a leopard skin. This consummate conversation piece grows well in sites that can be kept slightly moist but well-drained...poor drainage kills. That being said, Farfugium 'Aureomaculatum' wilts when dry but is amazingly drought-tolerant. The 24" wide clumps are topped with numerous 30" stalks of spectacular yellow daisies in October and November.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Farfugium
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , Yellow/Gold , Spotted/Speckled
Bloom Time: Fall
Container Role: Fillers , Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall , Night Gardens
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants from China , Plants from Japan , Plants Named After Animals , Rain Garden Plants , RHS Award of Merit Winners , Tropical Looking Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage , House Plants