Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea' (Giant leopard plant)

Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea' Photo/Illustration: Steve Aitken



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea' lig-yew-LAR-ee-ah sten-oh-SEF-ah-lah Common Name: Giant leopard plant Synonyms: Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' Genus: Ligularia
This evergreen foliage plant has large, rounded, leathery leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers. It looks great in the border or in containers.
Noteworthy characteristics: This plant is similar to the species, except the leaves are larger. Parts of it are poisonous if ingested.
Care: Provide partial shade and moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
Propagation:

By division in spring or by seed.


Problems:

Slugs.


Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Shade Only;Part Shade Only;Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Fall
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Poisonous, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style Shade, Foliage, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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