Ligularia Dendata 'Othello'

Golden Groundsel 'Othello'

Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’ (Leopard Plant) is a bold, clump-forming perennial with a mounded to upright habit, featuring large, rounded, dark green leaves with rich purple undersides that create striking contrast. Bright orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers rise above the foliage in mid to late summer, adding vivid color to shaded gardens.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 24–36" W × 24–36" H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Clumping, mounded to upright

Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
Soil / Water: Rich, moist, well-drained soils; moderate to high water, requires consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; moderate (3–4 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for shade gardens, woodland borders, and near water features. Its bold foliage adds strong texture and contrast, especially when paired with lighter or fine-textured plants. Ideal as a focal point or mass planting.

Care:
Keep soil consistently moist—plants will wilt quickly in dry or hot conditions. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance. Protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3'

Width

1.5-2.5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green, Purple

Fall color

Green, Purple

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Clumping, Mounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No