Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant)

Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters on stems with round green leaves close up
Ligularia dentata

Botanical name: Ligularia sp.

Common name: Leopard Plant

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Japan, Korea, Taiwan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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 przewalskii
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower clusters on long dark thin stems above round leaves
Ligularia sp. (Leopard Plant) yellow flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Ligularia dentata


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