About
Doronicum plantagineum, the plantain-leaved leopard's bane, is a rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with large, broadly oval, plantain-like basal leaves and bright-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads on erect stems in spring. A reliable and ornamental leopard's bane for a sunny or partly shaded border.
About the genus
Doronicum, the leopard's banes, are rhizomatous or tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennials with heart-shaped basal leaves and bright-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads on erect stems in spring. Among the earliest yellow daisies of the gardening year, reliable and easy perennials for sunny or partly shaded borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.