Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum – Giant Leopard Plant

Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum (syn. Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea') – Giant Leopard Plant / Tractor Seat Plant

A bold, architectural shade perennial native to Japan, the Giant Leopard Plant makes an unforgettable statement wherever it grows. Enormous, kidney-shaped, glossy dark green leaves reach 12–18" across, creating a lush, tropical effect in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers. In summer through winter, tall 3–4 foot flower stalks rise above the foliage topped with cheerful daisy-like yellow flowers. Equally at home beside ponds, bogs, and stream banks, it thrives in moist, shaded conditions where few other bold-foliage plants can compete. Clump-forming and long-lived.

Key Features:

• Perennial Herb – Native to Japan
• Enormous 12–18" glossy dark green kidney-shaped leaves
• Bold tropical effect in shade gardens
• Daisy-like yellow flowers on 3–4 ft stalks, summer–winter
• Clump-forming habit
• Excellent for containers, meadows, woodlands, ponds, bogs, and stream banks

Growing Details:
Height (foliage): 1–2 ft | Spread: 1–2 ft | Flower stalks: 3–4 ft
Exposure: Part Shade / Shade | Water: Moderate / Moist
Bloom time: Summer–Winter | Bloom color: Yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7–10