Farfugium Leopard Tractor Seat Plant in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Nursery Pot

A wow worthy plant that thrives in shade and blooms too This evergreen clump forming tropical perennial has stunning round shiny leaves that resemble tractor seats or lily pads. Clusters of daisy like yellow flowers appear in late fall or early Winter on branched stems, hovering over the glossy foliage. Widely sought after for textural contrast in shady woodland gardens, boggy areas, pond banks, container gardens and for the back of a perennial border. Evergreen in warm Winter climates, the foliage dies to the ground when temperatures fall below freezing. Best grown in moist soils that never dry out.

• Botanical Name:  Farfugium japonicum
• Eye catching leaves have a leathery tropical look
• Often massed as a ground cover beneath the tree canopy
• Bright yellow daisy flowers in late fall attract bees and butterflies
• Prefers organically rich moist soil, not fussy about pH level
• Grows best in part shade to full shade, too much Sun will cause the leaves to wilt or burn
• Typically grows 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide
• Evergreen only in the warmest Winter climates
• Generally disease free, deer and rabbit resistant
• To accommodate mature size, space about 18 in. away from other plants or structures, for hedges, space 18 in. on center
• Toxic to humans and pets
• Outdoor hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 10