Leopardplant

Plant in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained to moderately moist soil in partial to deep shade — leopard plant is one of the most valuable and underused shade perennials for the Gulf Coast, producing extraordinarily bold, round, glossy, deep-green, leathery leaves up to 18 inches across that retain a tropical freshness through the hottest Gulf Coast summers. The common cultivar 'Aureomaculatum' (spotted leopard plant) has large yellow spots scattered across the dark green leaves, giving a striking, almost artificial-looking pattern. Yellow daisy flowers appear in fall to winter on tall stalks, providing late-season color when most shade perennials are shutting down. Completely evergreen in zone 8–10; the leathery leaves resist frost damage better than most shade perennials and the plant is reliably root-hardy through zone 7 winters. Clumps increase slowly and need division only every 5–7 years. An outstanding long-term, zero-maintenance shade perennial for Gulf Coast gardens. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 18–24 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–28 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 16–21°C

Plant in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained to moderately moist soil in partial to deep shade — leopard plant is one of the most valuable and underused shade perennials for the Gulf Coast, producing extraordinarily bold, round, glossy, deep-green, leathery leaves up to 18 inches across that retain a tropical freshness through the hottest Gulf Coast summers. The common cultivar 'Aureomaculatum' (spotted leopard plant) has large yellow spots scattered across the dark green leaves, giving a striking, almost artificial-looking pattern. Yellow daisy flowers appear in fall to winter on tall stalks, providing late-season color when most shade perennials are shutting down. Completely evergreen in zone 8–10; the leathery leaves resist frost damage better than most shade perennials and the plant is reliably root-hardy through zone 7 winters. Clumps increase slowly and need division only every 5–7 years. An outstanding long-term, zero-maintenance shade perennial for Gulf Coast gardens. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 24–36 дюймів Висота: 18–24 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–28 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 16–21°C --- Час посадки: 0–4 тижнів spring Plant divisions or container plants in spring in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained to moderately moist soil in partial to full shade; leopard plant is one of the finest shade perennials for the Gulf Coast, tolerating both deep shade and the summer heat and humidity that defeat many shade perennials in zone 8–9.