About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 1m tall, with purple-bronze, kidney-shaped leaves held on dark red, upright stems. In summer, branched clusters of large, yellow daisy-like flowers are produced.
About the genus
Ligularia are robust herbaceous perennials, with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flower-heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil in full sun with some midday shade. Shelter from strong winds
PruningCut back old stems in late winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free