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    Also Known As

    • Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum'
    • Farfugium reniforme
    • Farfugium tussilaginea 'Gigantea'
    • Ligularia tussilaginea
    • Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea'
    • Giant Leopard Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-48"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    4" x 5" | $21

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    Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum plant details

    Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and spring
    Uses: big leaves, container plant, leathery leaves, mass-planting, showy, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "Wild collected" at a hotel in San Juan, Argentina (with permission of course). An over-the-top evergreen perennial from Japan, the rounded leaves exceeding 2 ft with a deep green, glossy finish and an oaky aftertaste. Forms clumps to 4 ft tall x 3 ft wide topped by yellow, daisy-like flowers that just aren't the point. It's the foliage! Part shade to shade in well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture. Frost hardy to below 20F, upper USDA zone 8, with mulch.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Big and BOLD describes this baby. Perennial clumps are 3-4’ tall and composed of long stems topped by BIG, glossy, rounded leaves that can be as large as 18” across! A great tropicalissimo look for a brightly shaded (takes AM sun) garden spot…decent garden soil and moderate water; good fertility equals larger leaves. Yellow daisies in late summer can’t compete with foliage allure. Evergreen in warm climates, dies back elsewhere. Also excels in a large enough container.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Similar to its striaght species, except for the giant scale of its leaves -- nearly 15 inches in width! These huge leaves are so thick and glossy it's hard to believe they're real. Stalks of bright yellow flowers 4' tall appear in late October, contrasting nicely with the dark green foliage. Fantastic container planting and a dramatic centerpiece to any landscape. SH/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Zn 7. Large shinny green leaves. Yellow flower

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Farfugium gigantea Produces Daisy ylike yellow flowers to boot. Flowers of this type are rare when it comes to elephant ears.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Giant, thick and glossy leaves form a four foot tall by four foot wide foliar presence in the shade to par shade garden. Added value is contributed by the bright yellow daisy-like flowers held in quite open, arching clusters in late summer to fall. Use beside pools or bogs. Excellent plant to use as a mass in front of a tall bed or in the back of a small bed. Use also as a specimen or in a large container with other plants.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring, yellow/large, 30" wide, thick, glossy foliage Zone 7-9. 2', China, Japan, part shade-shade, moist well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum plant

    How to Grow Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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