Re: Leopard's bane
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Leopard's bane
- From: B*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 13:47:26 EST
In a message dated 98-02-19 09:36:21 EST, you write:
<< Speaking of foliage contrasts you might want to try planting doronicum
(Leopard's Bane) near your tulips or daffodils. The heart shaped leaves
provide a nice contrast to the longer leaves of the bulbs and for me the
doronicum blooms about the same time as the "King Alfred" type daffs, so
the yellow daisy type flowers make a nice shape contrast too. They do go
dormant in warm climates I understand but mine just sort of slow down a bit
in mid summer rather than dieing back. And I haven't seen a leopard in the
garden since I planted them as a bonus.
>>
Doronicum does well for me here in Zone6a, Cincinnati, Ohio. It does die back
completely in the hot summer, but always comes back to bloom with the earlier
daffodils. It is a plant I would not do without.
Bill Lee
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