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Farfugium japonicum is a clump-forming perennial that is
grown in gardens as much for its attractive foliage as for its autumn flowers.
It is native to moist meadows and stream banks in Japan and eastern Asia. Its
best ornamental feature may be the foliage which consists of huge,
long-stalked, glossy, leathery, kidney-shaped, dark green leaves (12” or more
across) that form a basal clump to 2’ tall. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter
climates, but will die to the ground when temperatures fall to 20 degrees F.
Daisy-like, yellow flowers (1-2” across) bloom in loose corymbs atop thick,
mostly leafless stalks that rise above the foliage to 30” in late summer to
fall.
Winter hardy to
USDA Zones 7-10. They are best grown in humusy, organically rich, medium
moisture soils in part shade to full shade but they also do well in sandy
soils. They prefer moist soils that never dry out, but tolerate less moisture
than many of the related ligularias. Plants generally benefit from regular,
deep watering in hot summers. Where winter hardy, group or mass in moist areas
of shade or woodland gardens, borders, or along streams, ponds, pools or bog
gardens.
Growing
Instructions for the Leopard Plant
Leopard plant
seeds are erratic in germination. They can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6
weeks to sprout. They like moist, well-drained soil and shady areas. 1. The
seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Use a sterile seed starter mix, if
available. It prevents soil fungi from damaging the seeds and the seedlings. If
not available, then make a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite
or vermiculite. 2. Put the soil in a pot. 3. Put the seeds on the surface of
the soil. Press the seeds lightly into the surface of the soil. Don’t cover the
seeds with soil. They need light to germinate. 4. Water the seeds. Keep the
soil moist but not wet. 5. Place the pots in an area that is in full sun or
part shade. 6. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be
transplanted.
David (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days
William (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Dominic (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.
Dylan (verified owner) –
Great germination.
Aadarsh (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.