Web Site Search Plant Database Search by Plant Name   General Plant Info Search for any word   Advanced Search >> Search by size, origins, color, cultural needs, etc. Site Map Retail Locator Plant Listings PLANT TYPE PLANT GEOGRAPHY PLANT INDEX ALL PLANT LIST PLANT IMAGE INDEX PLANT INTROS SPECIALTY CROPS NEW  2013 PLANTS PRIME LIST>   for MAY  Weather Station

Products > Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea'   Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' - Giant Leopard Plant    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Origin: Japan (Asia) Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Synonyms: [Ligularia tussilaginea, Senecio kaempferi] Height: 3-4 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' (Giant Leopard Plant) - This interesting herbaceous perennial holds broad, rounded shiny green leaves that are 5 to 18 inches across and rise up from the ground individually on 3 to 4 foot stalks. In late summer through fall, yellow daisy-like flowers bloom on tall branched flower stems. They will grow in sun or shade, but do best in part shade and require it inland unless ample water is provided. Water regularly - in our shade garden the Ligularia are our "irrigation indicators" as they dry out and wilt before anything else. We need to water our well established clumps every 2 to 3 weeks. This Ligularia will survive temperatures down to about 0 degrees F., the foliage dying completely back at 20 degrees F. This plant lends a tropical look to any garden. For many years we have sold this plant as a Ligularia tussilaginea cultivar but the correct name for the speices is now considered to be a Farfugium japonicum.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' .