Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant)

Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with yellow flowers and green leaves in a close up
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with tall stalks holding yellow flowers above large green rounded foliage

Botanical name: Farfugium japonicum

Common names: Leopard Plant, Green Leopard Plant

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil moistWatering: Regular; keep soil moist
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Farfugium japonicum grows in a loose clump about 2 ft (0.6 m) tall and wide spreading by rhizomes. Daisy-like yellow flowers, 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) across, are borne in loose clusters.

Some cultivars have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings.

Leopard Plant has been known under many names, including Ligularia tussilaginea, L. kaempferi, L. japonica, Senecio kaempferi, Tussilago japonicum, and Farfugium grande.


Image gallery: 22 images
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with yellow flower clusters on long stems, close up shot.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters extending from large rounded dark green leaves.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with yellow flower close up capturing the golden rays and center.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) showing two vibrant yellow flower heads with clear orange centers.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with thick shiny green leaves covering the ground surface close up
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with rounded green leaves filling the frame in a dense group.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with yellow flower, close up of petals and center disk.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) showing narrow yellow petals surrounding a dark center disk.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with large glossy green leaves growing in a round container.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide circular green leaves filling a large plastic nursery container.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with glossy dark green leaves, close up of round foliage.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) round green leaves dominate this close up view of the plant.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) yellow flower close up with green buds on long stalks
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with yellow flower and several green buds on tall stems
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) yellow flower close up with green buds on stem
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) yellow flower with surrounding green buds on the plant stem
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide green leaves close up plant on dark surface
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with large rounded green leaves spreading from the center of plant
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide green wavy leaves close up.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wavy light green leaves and thin reddish stems.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with glossy dark green leaves, a dense rounded foliage plant.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) reveals wide, rounded, glossy green leaves sitting near gray stone.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with glossy green leaves spread over the dark mulched ground.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide rounded green leaves reaching across the brown garden mulch.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with green leaves and yellow speckles, close up plant image.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) showing large round green leaves with yellow speckles on the surface.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with green leaves and yellow speckles in a plant cluster.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) spreading green leaves spotted with yellow on the ground.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with glossy dark green rounded leaves in a top-down plant view.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with thick rounded dark green leaves radiating from the center stems.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with thick green leaves in a close up plant shot.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wavy round green leaves attached to long slender pink stems.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with dark green rounded leaves in a black plastic pot.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with large glossy dark green leaves in a nursery container.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide dark green leaves in a close up.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with rounded foliage spread across the water surface.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wide green leaves and thin reddish brown stems plant.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with rounded foliage radiating from a dark plastic nursery container.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with curly green leaves in pots, close up plant.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wavy green leaves potted in a nursery tray.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with wavy green leaves, a lush ruffled foliage plant close up
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with distinct wavy green leaves in black nursery pots.
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with green wavy leaves covering the soil surface as a plant
Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) with thick green ruffled leaves spreading across the dark soil surface.


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