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If you’d like large, deep green, glossy leaves in your garden, consider the Tractor Seat plant. Botanically named the Ligularia dentata reniformis, the Tractor Seat plant is a truly unique and lovely plant to add to your garden.
The round shiny leaves have also given rise to the common name “tractor seat plant”. Leopard plant (Farfugium japonicum) has stunning foliage and bright yellow flowers in the fall. Joey Williamson, ©2016 HGIC, Clemson Extension. Native to the rocky coastal areas of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, Farfugium is generally hardy in zones 7-10.
The Tractor Seat Plant, also known as the Leopard Plant, is a rare plant that is indigenous to Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. It owes its popularity to its bright yellow flowers and large, lush-green leaves.
This low-maintenance perennial with consistent moisture needs produces yellow flower clusters from late Summer to Fall. The round, lustrous leaves are subtly ruffled upwards from the petiole; this distinctive look gave the leopard plant its common name—Tractor Seat Plant.
The leopard plant, also known as the tractor seat plant or green leopard plant, is an herbaceous perennial known for its large, rounded leathery green leaves and its clusters of tiny golden yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom on tall stalks. This tropical plant grows best in warm, moist soils and prefers a shady spot.
How to grow & care for a Tractor Seat Plant. Tractor Seat (Ligularia dentata reniformis) gets its name from its dark green, glossy tractor seat shaped leaves. You can grow this Japanese native plant both indoors or outdoors - it prefers bright, but indirect sun or dappled shade.
Giant leopard plant (sometimes called tractor seat plant) is an herbaceous perennial with glossy round leaves up to 18 inches across on plants reaching 3 to 4 feet tall. It comes from Japan, where it grows in shady spots along stream banks and in coastal areas.
Native to China and Japan, the Tractor Seat Plant is clump forming perennial, overtime it will spread to form a good clump. It is evergreen in temperate climates, however in colder climates it will die back over winter.
In this article, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to grow and care for the Tractor Seat Plant. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we’ll cover everything you need to know to ensure that your Tractor Seat Plant thrives.
Botanical Name: Farfugium Japonicum. Common Name (s): Leopard Plant, Tractor Seat Plant. Synonyms: Ligularia tussilaginea, Senecio japonicus. Family & Origin: Asteraceae family, native to Japan and Korea. Growability: Easy to grow. Grow Zone: USDA zones 7-9. Size: Grows up to 2-3 feet tall and wide.