Plant Information
Doronicum orientale Little Leo
Scientific Name: Doronicum caucasicum
Common Name: Leopard's Bane
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 7b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Height: 10" (25cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
General Information: Vibrant flowers provide a beautiful complement to spring bulbs, both in the garden and in bouquets. Attractive planted with forget-me-nots and lunaria. May go dormant in summer heat. Best planted in small groupings among perennials with spreading leaves.
Double yellow, daisy-like flowers on a compact, bushy habit with dark green, serrated, heart-shaped leaves. Blooms prolifically even in full shade; one of the earliest blooming perennials.