Botanical Name: Farfugium japonicum ‘Aureo-maculatum’(Ligularia tussilaginea)
Common Name: Leopard Plant Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, open, rounded mound, many succulent, rounded leaves arising from a basal rhizome, leaves arise on slender, 1-2' petioles Height 1-3' Spread equal + Growth Rate slow/moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers partial sun/shade, full sun along coast Soil prefers moist, acidic loam Hardiness hardy (zones 4-10, 14-24); thrives in cool, moist locations Morphology: Leaves palmate, distinctly rounded-kidney shaped, clump fashion, 6-10" broad blades, green with yellow/cream colored spots, toothed margins Flowers heads, light yellow rays, open corymbs – summer Fruit achene Propagation: division of clump, seed Usage: attractive low filler for its speckled foliage, good for tropical, shaded landscapes, container plant Landscape Care: Watering regular, tolerates heavy watering Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer Pruning none; remove old flower stalks and leaves Pests/Diseases snails and slugs cause great damage, whitefly Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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