Giant farfugium; Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum (formerly known as Ligularia kaempferi var. giganteum). This species is native to moist meadows and stream banks in Japan and eastern Asia. Var. giganteum is a particularly large leaf variety. Makes a stunning addition to a shady garden zones 7 - 10. Evergreen zone 8 south. Flowers in late autumn. Farfugiums are also known as leopard plants because some cultivated forms have yellow spots on leaves. Photo taken in a Dallas, TX garden.