Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' (Giant Leopard Plant) - This interesting herbaceous perennial holds broad, rounded shiny green leaves that are 5 to 18 inches across and rise up from the ground individually on 3 to 4 foot stalks. In late summer through fall, yellow daisy-like flowers bloom on tall branched flower stems. They will grow in sun or shade, but do best in part shade and require it inland unless ample water is provided. Water regularly. This plant lends a tropical look to any garden. The correct name for the species is now considered to be a Farfugium japonicum.
I think they look great around the sugar kettle. Since it is my first attempt at growing this species, I will judge the ease of growing it and report back to you after our hot summer. For now, I do love the look.
Leopard Plant, y'all!
Did you cross the finish line?
ReplyDeleteAlways great to check in with you all.
Have a wonderful summer.
Bev Martin- Cumberland, RI
Good morning, Ron! Those leopard plants--they do indeed give the sugar kettle a tropical look! Today, you are "one and done"! Enjoy your last day and celebrate this weekend--I'm sure I don't have to tell you that! Have a great "first weekend of Summer"! Cheers! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh I like that- we had a pond at one point and I would have loved seeing something like that growing there. I hope it does well for you.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty. You really have such a lovely garden!!
ReplyDeleteThe plant is so pretty...nice color and texture...however, I don't think it would survive an Indiana winter. Enjoy your summer!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures... did you notice the fairy in picture three!? Sittig with her hands on her knees and feet dangling in the water. I guess she will watch over you this summer. I will call her Miss Water (fountain) Lilly. I thought maybe you had photo shopped her in. Have a great summer!
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