Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant)

Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters on stems with round green leaves close up
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters rise above deep green round foliage on long stems

Botanical name: Ligularia sp.

Common name: Leopard Plant

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Japan, Korea, Taiwan

USDA Zone: 5-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-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 slightlyWatering: Regular
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
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Ligularia is a perennial for moist soils. It has large leaves and spikes of yellow, daisylike flowers. Most cultivars of leopard plant have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings. It is sometimes used as a dramatic ground cover along ponds or stream edges, and as an accent plant in moist, shady locations.

Leopard plant was formerly classified in the genus Ligularia, and has been known under many names, including Ligularia tussilaginea, L. kaempferi, L. japonica, Senecio kaempferi, Tussilago japonicum, and Farfugium grande.


Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower spikes, close up shot of thin petal structure.
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) tall flower spikes with many narrow yellow petals on long stems.
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters on long dark thin stems above round leaves
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters rising above broad round green leaves on slender stems.
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flowers emerge from dark stems above wide green foliage leaves.


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