Little Leo Leopard's Bane
Doronicum orientale
dor-OH-ni-kum or-ee-en-TAY-lee
Perennials: Foliage
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Early blooming daisy that makes for a lovely combination with spring-blooming bulbs, especially brightly coloured tulips. Best in light shade, such as a woodland setting. Plants may go dormant during hot summer weather. Trim back by half after blooming, to prevent self seeding. Good choice for edging, or the rock garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division