Perennials
Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
Othello leopard plant
Large rounded leaves have purple undersides. Golden-orange daisies rise above this bold, moisture-loving clump. Divide crowded clumps in spring.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade; sun with ample moisture
- Mature size
- 35–47 in. tall × 29–35 in. wide
- Water
- Consistently moist to wet
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Bloom
- Golden orange; summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$18.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Not drought tolerant.
- Wet soil
- Suited to damp beds and waterside planting.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Growing & care
- Pests
- Watch for slugs.
Sources & photo credits
Botanical name: Kew Science.
Photo: Ball Horticultural Company image library · Authorized promotional use
Image notes: Ligularia Othello. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company. Resized, uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.