Giant Leopard Plant (Farfugium)
Perennial
- Shiny green leaves add glossy texture to shade gardens.
- Clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers in late summer!
- Rabbit-resistant, evergreen in warmer climates.
- Great for rain gardens, bogs, or moist garden hedges.
- Zones 7-10, part sun to shade, 3-4' tall x at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Giant Leopard Plant
Zone: 7-10
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hrs sun) to shade (<4 hours sun).
Height x width: 3-4’ tall.
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest Late summer through fall.
Bloom Time: Late summer through fall.
Features: Rare & unusual, heat-tolerant, rabbit-resistant, pollinator-friendly, container plants, rain gardens
Uses: Background, border, foundation planting, hedge, ornamental, flower gardens, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hrs sun) to shade (<4 hours sun).
Water: Average to high water needs. Water regularly until established, then water to keep the soil evenly moist.
Space: Minimum 48 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Giant leopard plant does not require fertilizer. To increase soil fertility or if growing in poor soils, apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: Giant leopard plant is evergreen in warmer climates. To protect roots during a cold snap, consider mulching around the central crown.
Maintenance & Pruning: Cut off any dead or yellow foliage during the growing season.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.