Caucasian leopard's bane
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A slow-spreading, rhizomatous perennial with gently scalloped basal leaves with heart-shaped bases and a few stem leaves. Produces solitary, golden-yellow flower heads, 2.5-5cm across on slender stems in mid and late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Caucasian leopard's bane (Doronicum orientale)
- Genus
- Doronicum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Caucasian leopard's bane
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Caucasian leopard's bane
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Caucasian leopard's bane care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead flowers for a second flush of blooms
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early autumn or propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, reasonably fertile, preferably sandy soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a leaf spot, root rot and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free but leaf and bud eelworm may be troublesome
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