Farfugium, Variegated Leopard Plant, White Edged Leopard Plant 'Argentea'
Farfugium japonicum
Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Farfugium (far-FEW-gee-um) (Info) |
Species: | japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Argentea |
Additional cultivar information: | (aka Argenteum) |

Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Bonita, California
Calistoga, California
San Leandro, California
Stanford, California
Jesup, Georgia
Okatie, South Carolina
Spring, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On Sep 22, 2013, sueroderus from Bluffton, SC (Zone 8b) wrote: Farfugiums are one of my favorite plants and this variegated form is really special. Evergreen in my zone 8b garden, it is also deer resistant. Pretty easy care in shade with adequate moisture. Not easy to find but we have a local grower that sometimes has it. So far it has not bloomed, but if it does I will try and propagate from seeds. |
Positive | On Jun 13, 2006, goulette from Ventura, CA wrote: I purchased a plant at our local Green Thumb about two years ago and planted it in a shaded area in my garden. Last summer, I brutally uprooted three sections of of the same and planted them in three other locations, one of which is in direct sunlight. They are beautiful! |
Positive | On Sep 28, 2004, pgbledsoe from Weatherford, TX wrote: This is my favorite plant. Everyone that comes to my garden wants to know the name of the plant. I purchased 5 leopard plants that did not have spots on the leaves about 3 years ago at a local nursery. I hope the plants never get spots on the leaves as I like them just the way they are. They seem very happy located in full shade...surrounding a huge post oak tree. I have been told that leopard plants need a lot of water, but I haven't found this the case at all. I'd recommend this plant for a place that you would plant hostas. This plant is much better than hostas...no slug or snail problem...and it's evergreen. It's extremely maintenance free. I haven't tried to propagate by division, but I plan on trying to divide one plant this fall. Anyone else ever tried division success... read more |