About
In summer to early autumn, large, yellow-orange, narrow-petalled flowers are borne atop branched dark-purple stems. A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with large deeply-toothed, wavy-edged, dark green leaves and purple-red undersides. Height around 60cm (24in).
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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-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 usesSub-tropical
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil, in full sun with some midday shade. Shelter from strong winds.
PruningNo pruning required. Cut down withered stems in winter/early spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or after flowering.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free