Overview
Ligularia calthifolia is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ligularia calthifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include sub-tropical and architectural.
About
Ligularia calthifolia is a clump-forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Ligularia, known for its large, often lobed foliage and yellow or orange daisy-like flower heads arranged in terminal racemes or branching clusters. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and chalk, with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suited to sub-tropical and architectural garden uses, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in spring or after flowering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligularia calthifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia calthifolia
- Propagation
- Division in spring, after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia calthifolia?
Ligularia calthifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligularia calthifolia need?
Ligularia calthifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays poorly-drained.
Is Ligularia calthifolia hardy in the UK?
Ligularia calthifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligularia calthifolia?
Division in spring, after flowering.
More in the Ligularia genus
- Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray'
- Ligularia duciformis
- Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'
- Ligularia przewalskii 'Light Fingered'
- Ligularia curvisquama Hand.-Mazz.
- Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa