Doronicum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe, Asia-Tropical, Africa and Asia-Temperate
Plant Profile: Doronicum
Taxonomy: DoronicumNames
Leopard's Bane
Phonetic Spelling:dor-ON-ih-kum
Genus:Doronicum
Species:
Family:Asteraceae
Leopard's Bane encompasses a remarkable group of 38 species known for their vibrant spring blooms. These plants showcase striking yellow flowers resembling daisies, supported by sturdy stems, making them excellent choices for cut arrangements. Originating from Europe, they thrive in rocky alpine woodlands. Ideal for regions with cooler summer nights, Leopard's Bane struggles in hot and humid conditions. It is typically grown as an annual in USDA zones above 7, where it may wither during the peak summer heat but can re-emerge in the fall under favorable circumstances. The plant propagates through rhizomes and prefers average to humusy, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is well-suited for containers, rock gardens, shaded borders, and woodland settings.
**Pests:** Aphids, Sawflies
Tags
#yellow
#perennial
#daisy-like
#cool weather plant
#rock gardens
#borders
#spring interest
#butterfly friendly
#partial shade tolerant
#woodlands
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Doronicum Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe, Asia-Tropical, Africa and Asia-Temperate
Perennial
Seed
Division
Flowers
Medium bright yellow, daisy-like flowers borne singly on erect stems rising above the foliage.
Gold/Yellow
Good Cut
Showy
Spring
more than 20 petals/rays
Saucer
1-3 inches
Leaves
Leaves are heart-shaped and deeply toothed. Shape and size vary between species.
Deciduous
Green
Simple
Opposite
Elliptical
Ovate
Lanceolate
Entire
Denticulate
Crenulate
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Deciduous
Mounding
Clumping
Medium
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Mountains
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
Loam (Silt)
Shallow Rocky
Stem
Landscape
Cutting Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Border
Container
Woodland
Butterflies
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Doronicum Attributes
Doronicum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Doronicum: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Doronicum Flowers
Doronicum: Flower Description
Medium bright yellow, daisy-like flowers borne singly on erect stems rising above the foliage.
Doronicum: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Doronicum: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Doronicum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Doronicum: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Doronicum: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Doronicum: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Doronicum: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Doronicum Leaves
Doronicum: Leaf Description
Leaves are heart-shaped and deeply toothed. Shape and size vary between species.
Doronicum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Doronicum: Leaf Color
Green
Doronicum: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Doronicum: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Doronicum: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Doronicum: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Doronicum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Doronicum Whole Plant Traits
Doronicum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Doronicum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Doronicum: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Doronicum: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Doronicum: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Doronicum Cultural Conditions
Doronicum: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Doronicum: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Doronicum: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Doronicum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
Doronicum: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Doronicum Stem
Doronicum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Doronicum Landscape
Doronicum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Doronicum: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Doronicum: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Doronicum: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
