PerennialsLigularia dentata
Leopard Plant
Leopard Plant is an imposing foliage plant with large, rounded, dark green leaves that often sport a purple-brown underside. From July to September, striking orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers appear on sturdy stems. The plant looks its best at pond margins and in moist, shaded borders.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Partial shade
- Water
- High
- Height
- 80–120 cm
- Spread
- 60–100 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 4–8
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- orange, yellow
- Wildlife value
- bees, butterflies
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in partial shade in moist to wet, humus-rich soil. Leopard Plant absolutely cannot tolerate drought — leaves wilt quickly in sun or when moisture is lacking. Mulch with compost in spring. Protect young foliage from slugs.
Pruning tips
Remove flower stems after blooming. The foliage dies back naturally in autumn — clear it away to reduce hiding spots for slugs. Divide large clumps every four years in spring.
Good companions
PerennialsAstilbe × arendsii
False Spirea
False Spirea is an elegant shade plant with feathery plumes in pink, red, or white above deeply cut foliage. It blooms from June to August, and the plumes retain their ornamental value even when dried. Astilbe thrives in moist, shady spots where many other plants struggle.
PerennialsHosta sieboldiana
Hosta
Hosta is the quintessential shade plant, valued for its large, blue-green, ribbed leaves. Light purple or white bell-shaped flowers appear on tall stems in July and August. Over the years the plant forms substantial clumps that give a shaded border a lush character.
FernsDryopteris filix-mas
Male Fern
The male fern is a robust, native fern that forms a stately funnel of bipinnate fronds. The foliage is bright green and elegantly arching, creating a lush atmosphere in shaded garden areas. The plant is semi-evergreen to evergreen and tolerates more drought than most ferns. A reliable choice for shade borders and woodland gardens.