Ligularia dentata Desdemona (Leopard Plant)

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' (Leopard Plant) is a robust herbaceous perennial noted for its large, rounded, bronze-tinted leaves adorned with deep purple undersides. The leathery foliage retains good color throughout the growing season. In midsummer to early fall, the plant sends up reddish stems topped by large clusters of brilliant orange-yellow daisies, 4 in. across (10 cm). This Leopard Plant is useful to make a bold statement along streams and ponds, around pools or in bog gardens. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting.

• Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 18-30 in. wide (45-75 cm).
• Performs best in full sun with some shade at mid-day or with dappled shade all day, in deep, fertile, reliably moist soils. Protect from strong, drying winds
• Leopard Plant is generally disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
• Cut back after flowering
• Propagate by division in spring or after flowering. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years.