About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial up to 2m high with coarsely toothed, kidney-shaped light green basal leaves, up to 40cm across, on long stalks, the stem leaves smaller and on shorter stalks, and racemes up to 75cm long of yellow flowerheads, 5cm across, in midsummer, followed by seeds with downy hairs which are tinged brown or purple; the leaves are eaten as a vegetable or pickle in Korea.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toTemperate Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun but with some shade at midday, in deep, reliably moist soil, in a position sheltered from strong drying winds; good for waterside planting
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers outdoors in autumn or spring, or by division in spring or after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free