Giant Leopard Plant, also know as a 'Tractor Seat Plant', is a bold herbaceous perennial with massive glossy round dark green leaves that can be as much as 18" across on tall stems. Yellow daisy-like flowers bloom on stalks in late summer into fall. Best performance in part shade rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Protect from winter winds. Deep watering in hot summers will help prevent wilting. Slugs and snails can cause significant foliage damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Garden, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Columbine, Hosta, Astilbe
IMAGE: Römert, Farfugium japonicum foliage, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
