Overview
Ligularia duciformis is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ligularia duciformis 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 duciformis is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar of the Ligularia genus, known for its sturdy herbaceous perennial habit. It features sizable, often lobed deciduous foliage and produces yellow or orange daisy-like flower heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with fertile, well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or chalk, and tolerates a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for sub-tropical or architectural garden uses, with interest in spring and summer.
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 duciformis 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 duciformis
- 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 duciformis?
Ligularia duciformis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligularia duciformis need?
Ligularia duciformis 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 duciformis hardy in the UK?
Ligularia duciformis 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 duciformis?
Division in spring, after flowering.
More in the Ligularia genus
- Ligularia calthifolia
- Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray'
- Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'
- Ligularia przewalskii 'Light Fingered'
- Ligularia curvisquama Hand.-Mazz.
- Ligularia sibirica var. racemosa