How to Grow and Care for Leopard's banes

Great false leopardbane (Doronicum pardalianches) is a perennial plant in the daisy family that originated in western Europe. Great false leopardbane has also been found in some parts of British Columbia and New England, where it was introduced as an ornamental garden plant.

Large-flowered leopard's-bane's bright, yellow blooms are the reason why this plant has been a garden favorite for many years. Like many leopard's bane species, it flowers in the spring alongside the last daffodils. It is also immensely popular in dried flower arrangements.

Austrian leopard's-bane's bright yellow blooms make it a popular ornamental plant amongst gardeners. It works particularly well when planted in wild, cottage and informal gardens. It is also ideally suited for beds and borders and makes a great addition to a cut flower arrangement.

Plantain-leaved leopard's-bane is the most commonly occurring Leopard’s-bane and can be mistaken for other hybrids. It can be identified by its fewer glandular hairs rather than its long non-glandular hairs. Plantain-leaved leopard's-bane is a perennial herb that flowers in the spring and summer.

The bright yellow daisy-like flowers of gansu leopard's bane have plenty of ornamental appeal. Since the species spreads via tuberous rhizome roots, it has a mat-forming growth form and so lends itself to mass garden plantings. The plant's heart-shaped leaves offer further garden interest.