Ligularia dentata 'Othello' (Othello Leopard Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Species | dentata |
| Cultivar | 'Othello' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 75 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 50 - 80 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Plant in partial to full shade in moist soils. It benefits from deep watering in dry periods. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 30 x 40 cm, rounded, and long-stemmed. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are deep orange. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a cypsela to 9 mm, with pappus to 12 cm that are tinged red. |
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