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Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002062



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Farfugium
Species: Farfugium japonicum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • September
Flowering End edit
  • January
Leaf Colour edit
  • Variegated
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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featherphobia (181)
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Plant suggested by: featherphobia (181)


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featherphobia (181) wrote on Apr 22 2012
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Heritage plant with bold-hosta-like textured leaves. Perennial that may die back when freezing weather last longer that a few days. Small yellow to gold daisy like flowers in fall. Can take some drought but does better with frequent watering and heavy mulch.

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