Leopard Plant
COMMON NAME | Leopard Plant |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ or ‘Othello’ |
ZONE | 3-8 |
SIZE | 2 – 3’ HT, 1.5 – 2.5’ SP |
FOLIAGE | Huge, rounded cordate leaves, dark green on top, purplish beneath. Leaves sometimes 12” diameter or more. Drama. |
FLOWER | Orange-yellow Black-eyed Susan type flowers, 6-12” above foliage, August. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Part Shade to Full Shade. Will tolerate heavy shade and wet soil. May flop if too dry. |
NOTES | Deer Resistant Perennial. Will spread nicely to fill in space. Easy to transplant or remove. Relatively shallow rooted. |