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Leopardbane

Doronicum

Doronicum austriacum ( Leopardbane )
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 4 feet, that is native to central Europe. The cordate-triangular leaves are deep green. The foliage dies down during summer if severe heat or drought occurs.
The yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 2.4 inches across, are borne during spring.
Hardy zones 2 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on moist soil. It does not enjoy hot summers. Divide every 2 or 3 years during autumn or early spring to maintain vigor.

Doronicum orientale ( Leopardbane )
Also called Doronicum caucasicum and D. cordatum. It forms a perennial, reaching a maximum size of 2 x 2 feet, that is native to Eurasia. The toothed, cordate-triangular leaves are up to 3.2 inches in length. The foliage is deep green. The foliage dies down during summer if severe heat or drought occurs.
The yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne during mid to late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on moist, well drained soil. It thrives in open woodlands. It does not enjoy hot summers and will go dormant if too hot and dry. Divide every 2 or 3 years during autumn or early spring to maintain vigor.

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Leonardo Compact
Moderate growing and compact in habit, reaching a maximum size of 1 x 1 foot, making it a great plant for edging and containers. It looks great mixed with blue creeping phlox.

* photo taken on Apr 6 2013 in Columbia, MD


Little Leo
A moderate growing, compact perennial, reaching a maximum size of 16 x 18 inches.
The semi-double, bright yellow flowers, up to 3.2 inches across, are borne during very early spring.

* photo taken on Mar 21 2012 in Columbia, MD


Magnificum
Fast growing, reaching up to 2.5 x 3 ++ feet, forming wide patches via underground rhizomes.
The large yellow daisies, up to 3.2 inches across, are borne mid to late spring.

Spring Beauty
The flowers are very double.

Doronicum pardalianches ( Great Leopardbane )
A fast growing to invasive perennial, forming a dense clump up to 6 x 3.5 ( rarely over 4 x 3 ) feet, that is native to Europe.
The cordate-triangular leaves are deep green. The foliage dies down during summer if severe heat or drought occurs.
The yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 2.4 inches across, are borne on branched stems during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on moist soil. It does not enjoy hot summers. Divide every 2 or 3 years during autumn or early spring to maintain vigor.

Gold Bunch
More compact and clumping, only reaching 32 inches in height at most.
The foliage is more persistent during summer heat.

Doronicum plantaginoides ( Leopardbane )
A vigorous perennial, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 3 feet, that is native to Europe. The cordate-triangular leaves are hairy and bright green. The foliage dies down during summer if severe heat or drought occurs.
The yellow, daisy-like flowers, up to 2.4 inches across, are borne on branched stems during spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on moist soil. It does not enjoy hot summers. Divide every 2 or 3 years during autumn or early spring to maintain vigor.

Excelsum
Vigorous, reaching up to 5 feet in height and forming extensive colonies.
The large flowers, up to 5 inches across, are borne 3 to 4 per stem.