Botanical Name: Farfugium japonicum ‘Aureo-maculatum’(Ligularia tussilaginea)
Common Name: Leopard Plant Type of Plant: dicot/herb.peren. 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 1-2' Spread equal + Growth Rate slow/moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers partial sun/shade, full sun along coast Soil prefers moist, acidic loam Hardiness hardy, thrives in cool, moist locations; zones 4-10,14-24 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: seed, division of clump Usage: attractive low filler for its speckled foliage, good for tropical, shaded landscapes, container plant Landscape Care: Watering regular, tolerates heavy Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer Pruning none – remove old flower stalks and leaves Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, whitefly Origin: Japan Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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