It takes a LOT of watering so you might want to consider a partially shady spot and a self watering container. Either that or set the pot in a tray of water. It's thirsty and slow growing, but stunning once it gets large.

These are excellent container plants and are often grown as houseplants in areas where they are not hardy (this used to be listed as a Ligularia, so some confusion persists about hardiness. Minimum temp is 10F, so zone 7). It definitely wants shade and will tolerate full shade conditions well. Perhaps because I am not in a terrifically warm climate, I've not found its watering needs significant, but it doesn't like to dry out :-)

For more info, google "Farfugium japonicum"

Thanks so much for the information!! How would I winterize it in October when it starts getting colder? I usually burlap and put my Jap. Maples on my porch against my house... they all grew about 1/2 feet during the winter.. go figure....??