Farfugium 'Aureomaculatum': Leopard Plant with Gold-Spotted Foliage

Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' (syn. F. tussilagineum) distinguishes itself with green-and-yellow mottled, shiny, kidney-shaped leaves up to a foot across. This evergreen perennial is native to streamsides and seashores in East Asia.

Flowers & Uses

Yellow flowers bloom in fall and winter but are small and secondary to the stunning foliage. Nice at waterside, as groundcover, in borders, or containers.

Culture & Propagation

Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Where temperatures drop below 23°F, mulch in winter. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Divide in spring. Watch for slugs.

Quick Reference

• Height/Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Part shade only
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Fall, winter
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Foliage: Variegated (green & gold mottled)
• Uses: Beds, borders, containers, ground covers, waterside