Leopard plant landscaping

Farfugium Japonicum (Leopard plant) formerly Ligularia tussilaginea is an ornamental plant grown in pots to brighten up shaded areas in the garden, small bright daisy like flowers, large shiny leaves create a striking contrast planted among other flowering plants. [DETAILS]

Learn how to use giant perennials for sunny sites, as dynamic foliage for partial shade and as bold leaves for shady nooks.

Botanical Name: Farfugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’ Height: 2-3′ Width: 2′ Exposure: Shade Performance: Perennial Bloom: Yellow (August-November) The bold, glossy green leaves of Farfugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’ look like something straight out of a tropical oasis. Its attractive large, shiny foliage makes the perfect specimen in any moist, well-drained shade garden. The giant round-to kidney-shaped leaves reach anywhere from 12-15” wide....

A quintessentially 'Sydney School' garden, by landscape designer Michael Bates.

Libidibia ferrea (Leopard Tree) - An eye catching specimen tree grown for its picturesque patterned trunk and soft fern like foliage. Both hardy and drought tolerant, this tree is best suited to large blocks, parks and acreage plantings.

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This glossy spotted stunning evergreen plant is a must have!

Green-and-yellow mottled, shiny, kidney-shaped leaves distinguish this evergreen perennial native to streamsides and seashores in East Asia.

This large variety has lush, glossy dark green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers that sit atop tall stalks, rising above the foliage; a great accent in shade gardens, works well in containers

This stunning, big-leafed plant is super trendy in garden design. Find out how to add it to your garden for maximum effect, plus get giant leopard plant care tips.