Leopard's bane
Common Name: Leopard's bane
Genus: Doronicum
Species: orientale
Cultivar: 'Magnificum'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Dry
Height: 60cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Time to divide plants: September to November
Flowering period:
April
to
May
Leopard's bane is one of the few daisy family members to bloom in spring, and usually manages to coincide with the last of the daffodils. It is an easy-going plant, useful for getting a flower border off to an early start, or for growing towards the front of a shrub border - it will tolerate a little light shade. Since its foliage appears early, clumps may be grown in front of large hybrid daffodils to mask the foliage while it dies down . They also look good teamed with cowslips on a grassy bank to create a natural spring display. Try contrasting it with scarlet tulips.
Looks good with:
Tulipa 'Madame Lefeber'Primula veris 'Sunset Shades'
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