Zone 3 · Leopard Plant
Planting Leopard Plant in Zone 3
Ligularia dentata
✅ Leopard Plant thrives in zone 3 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around September 15
Bloom window
July – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
part sun, shade
Mature height
48"
Spacing
30" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Leopard Plant in zone 3
Plant in spring in consistently moist shade. Wilts dramatically if dry — a thirst indicator.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Leopard Plant peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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