Ligularia
( lig - yew - LAY - ree - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationNatives of East Asia, these perennial flowering plants need partial shade and ample amounts of water for best performance. They form three foot wide clumps of foliage from which yellow or orange daisies sprout. These are great choices for along the sides of pools or streambeds, or in bog gardens.
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Ligularia Species and Varietals
Ligularia grows best in zones 1-9 and 14-17, though this varies somewhat depending on the species and varietal. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Ligularia dentata Grown primarily for its handsome foliage, this species of Ligularia sends up 3-5 foot tall stems in summer and early fall that are topped with branching clusters of orange-yellow daisy flowers. Varieties include 'Othello' (pictured; grows in zones A2, A3, 1-9 and 14-17) and 'Desdemona', both with deep purple leaf stalks and leaf undersides. |
Ligularia stenocephala This species grows well in zones A2, A3, 1-9 and 14-17. Flower spikes are beautiful. Variety 'The Rocket' (pictured) is the most commonly sold selection of this species; it has irregularly toothed leaves in a foliage clump that reaches a foot tall and flowers of yellow that form in narrow spires. |
Caring for Ligularia
All species need plenty of moisture and prefer rich soil. They will not tolerate heat or low humidity well. They are best in morning or afternoon sun; the more sun they get the more water they will need. Clumps can be left alone to multiply for years, only divide them in early spring for propagation or when the performance of flowers is in decline.
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 411, Ligularia
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