Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
Also Known As
- Sweet Spot Leopard Plant
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' plant details
Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Sweet Spot'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot' plant
How to Grow Farfugium japonicum 'Sweet Spot'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Farfugium for your garden
aka Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum', Farfugium reniforme, Farfugium tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Ligularia tussilaginea, Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Giant Leopard Plant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 18"-48"
Width: 24"-48"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Crested Ligularia, Parsley Leopard Plant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 10"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Farfugium japonicum 'Crispata', Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata', Ligularia japonicum 'Crispatum', Ligularia tussilaginea 'Cristata', Crested Ligularia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculata', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculatum', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Ligularia japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Leopard Plant, Leopard Plant, LIGULARIA
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kagami Jishi', Crested Leopard Plant, Kagami Jishi Leopard Plant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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