Zone 8 · Leopard Plant
Planting Leopard Plant in Zone 8
Ligularia dentata
✅ Leopard Plant thrives in zone 8 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Leopard Plant outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring in consistently moist shade. Wilts dramatically if dry — a thirst indicator.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 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 8
Plant in spring in consistently moist shade. Wilts dramatically if dry — a thirst indicator.
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Leopard Plant peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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