A Doronicum cultivars with larger flowers having finer cut petals.
Pronunciation
(do-RON-i-cum)(or-i-en-TA-le)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
4-7
Sunlight
In the early spring the plants can tolerate full sun but as the temperature rises in the late spring early summer, they will wilt in the heat of the day. Best planted in semi shade conditions.
Moisture
average to moist
Soil & Site
has shallow roots and prefers to grow in soils that have been amended with organic matter
Temperature
not heat tolerant
Flowers
larger solitary yellow flowers on a long peduncle, finer petals than other cultivars, good cut flower
Leaves
most of the foliage is found in the basal leaves, clasp stem, coarsely dentate, foliage disappears, could be called a spring ephemeral
Dimensions
18-24 inches
Maintenance
Species native to southeastern Europe.
Propagation
seeds or division
Author's Notes
Even under the best conditions these are short lived perennials, lasting for up to 3 years for me. The first time I used Doronicum in a customers garden and after they were blooming he asked me "Why did I plant Dandelions in the garden"