
Common Name: Leopard plant
Genus: Farfugium
Species: japonicum
Cultivar: 'Argenteum'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Clay/heavy, Moist, Boggy
Height: 60cm
Spread: 50cm
This is an unusual plant that isn't often seen in the UK, which is a shame as it's perfect for the damp, shady spots often found in British gardens. Leopard plant is a clump-forming perennial that has glossy, green, white-edged, kidney-shaped leaves that are an easy way to brighten any murky corner. In spring, the plant produces yellow, daisy-like flowers borne on branched stems that flower throughout the summer and into autumn. In its native Korea, the plant is found on the sides of steep shady cliffs, so it thrives best in well-drained or poor soil where it will remain reasonably dry during the winter months. If the plant is in danger of getting too wet, planting an evergreen shrub nearby will provide shelter.
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