Leopard Plant
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Asteraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
White Flower Farm, Shady Oaks Nursery
Description
More compact and refined than L. dentata, with equally good flowers. Its leaves are rich dark greenabove, fading to metallic green, while beneath they are mahogany-red. Summer blooming.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, notable texture, flowering season