Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea' /Giant Leopard Plant

Large glossy round leaves make a strong impact in a garden setting
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Large glossy round leaves make a strong impact in a garden setting	Attractive evergreen foliage	Green foliage year round
Yellow flowers present in fall	Close-up of the large leaves	Late winter in the Gulf South


Scientific Name:	Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea'
Common Name:	Giant Leopard Plant
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height:	1-2 feet
Spread:	2 -3 feet
Bloom time:	Fall
Flower color:	Yellow
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes
Comments:	This bold textured plant gives a tropical effect in the landscape. It can survive a temperature of 0, but likes it above 20 degrees F. in order to retain its evergreen state. It is great in containers in areas where it is too cold for it to survive the winter.