· leopard plants ( farfugium japonicum ) are low-maintenance shade perennials with yellow flowers and attractive foliage. Heres how to grow them easily. Ligularia tussilaginea) is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae, also known as leopard plant , green leopard plant or tractor seat plant. Use them in both gardens and pots to brighten up shaded gardening areas. Find unique japanese leopard plants at plant delights. Grown for its handsome foliage and daisy flowers, farfugium japonicum (leopard plant) is a clump-forming perennial with extra large, long-stalked, leathery, kidney-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, 12 in. Farfugium japonicum is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Native to japan and eastern asia is is found growing along streambanks and in moist meadows. Once classified as ligularia tussaginea, this species of ligularia has been reclassified as farfugium japonicum. Farfugium japonicum , or leopard plant , is a perennial evergreen, native to asia with hosta-like foliage. It is native to streams and seashores of japan, where it is called tsuwabuki (石蕗). Leopard plant is a clumping herbaceous perennial in the asteraceae (daisy)f family grown for its large, bold leaves spotted with gold. Farfugium japonicum (syn. Farfugium japonicum is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae, also known as leopard plant, green leopard plant or tractor seat plant. The small bright flowers and shiny leaves create a striking contrast and look very pretty planted among other flowering plants. We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. In japan the plant is known as metakaraku, which means sweet smelling roots.
