Giant Leopard Plant (Tractor Seat) (1 gal pot)

Shade/Part shade/part (am) sun

2.5'-3.5' tall  x 3.5-4.5' wide

Deer resistant

"If you are looking to add a splash of bright color to shaded areas, Farfugium Japonicum is an excellent choice. Many people commonly refer to it as a tractor seat plant, as the shape of the leaf resembles one. It’s also sometimes called leopard plant, but no matter what you call it, Farfugium Japonicums large, glossy, deep green foliage makes a great addition to the landscape.

The plant’s most impressive feature is the lush foliage, which can add a tropical feel to temperate gardens. There are several varieties of Farfugium Japonicum. Each variety has its own unique leaf shape, floral variations and plant size.

An herbaceous perennial, Farfugium Japonicum grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. Plants grow best in a rich organic soil and can tolerate wet conditions, making them a great addition to low areas that hold water or in rain gardens.

Farfugium Japonicum is prized for its foliage just as much as it is for its beautiful yellow flowers, which appear in late fall and early winter. The large, leathery, glossy green leaves can provide a striking visual contrast to finer-textured foliage in the garden. Flowers form in a cluster of daisy-like heads that are 2 to 3 inches across in a deep yellow color. The tall stalks make an excellent selection for cut flowers.

Plants have a compact mounding form with a moderate growth rate. Growing to an average height of 3 to 4 feet with leaves that grow up to 15 inches wide.