Doronicum orientale is a perennial that has daisy-like yellow flower heads on long, straight stems, which attract nectar-eating insects. The plants grow to approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall. The basal foliage is bright green with cordate leaves that have scalloped margins. Its native habitats include moist, rocky outcrops and woodland areas.

The specific epithet "orientale," means "eastern" and is in reference to its native range of eastern Europe, not eastern Asia.

It is native to southeastern Europe (Italy, Greece, the Balkans, Hungary, Moldova, Ukraine, southern European Russia) and parts of southwest Asia (Turkey, South Caucasus).

Doronicum orientale is widely cultivated as an ornamental. D. orientale is a hardy (to zone 3) perennial, blooming in early spring. It likes both shade and sun and is easily grown in moist, fertile soil. The plant attracts butterflies!

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Height: 24", 60cm

Location: Sun or part sun

Seeds per packet: 25