BOTANICAL: Doronicum cordatum (prev: D. caucasicum)

PRONOUNCED: dor-ON-ih-kum kor-DAY-tum

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COMMON: Caucasian leopard's bane, Doronicum. BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Early May to June 1 ft. - 2 ft. Semishade 4 - 7 May - Bright yellow COMMENTS: Glossy green, 3-inch leaves create a mound of spreading foliage. The 2-inch flowers grow on sturdy stems. Wonderful in the border providing an amazing spring display. It is dormant by midsummer and prefers a deep, rich, consistently moist soil. It will accept a little sun. Unfortunately, it is not long lived lasting 2 to 4 years maximum. D. cordatum 'Finesse', 3-inch blossoms, later blooming. D. cordatum 'Magnificum', 2-1/2 inch blossoms, a taller variety. D. cordatum 'Miss Mason', free flowering to July. D. cordatum 'Spring Beauty', a double, deep yellow which is earlier to bloom.