Overview
Ligularia hodgsonii is a perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 0.7 m tall. Ligularia hodgsonii grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Sichuan, Gansu, Honshu, Yunnan, Kuril Is., Hubei, Japan and Guangxi.
About
Ligularia hodgsonii is a perennial in the Asteraceae that reaches about 0.7 m and flowers from July to September. It originates from parts of China, Japan and the Kuril Islands. The plant prefers full sun on soils that are sandy, loamy or clay so long as they remain moist but well-drained. It is fully hardy in the UK (H7).
About the genus
Ligularia is a genus of Old World herbaceous perennial plants in the groundsel tribe within the sunflower family. They have yellow or orange composite flower heads with brown or yellow central disc florets, and are native to damp habitats mostly in central and eastern Asia, with a few species from Europe. There are about 120 to 140 species in the genus, and over half are endemic to China.
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In the garden
Ligularia hodgsonii is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae native to provinces of China (Sichuan, Gansu, Yunnan, Hubei, Guangxi) and to Japan and the Kuril Islands. Mature plants reach around 0.7 m and produce their seasonal flowers between July and September. Place Ligularia hodgsonii where it will receive full sun and where soil stays consistently moist but drains freely; acceptable substrates include sandy, loamy or clay soils. It is rated H7 for the UK, meaning it is fully hardy here; the USDA range 4–8 shows it copes with a wide band of cold-season climates. Plant to the same depth as the nursery pot and keep the rootzone evenly moist while the plant establishes. In a UK garden it suits moist sections of herbaceous borders and larger mixed beds where a perennial of about 0.7 m is required. Allow room for its mature height so it does not shade smaller neighbours; flowering from July to September gives reliable late-summer presence. For a clear display keep crowns free of winter mulch buildup to check for rot where soils sit very poorly drained.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Ligularia hodgsonii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Native to
- Sichuan, Gansu, Honshu, Yunnan, Kuril Is., Hubei, Japan, Guangxi
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia hodgsonii?
Ligularia hodgsonii prefers full sun.
What soil does Ligularia hodgsonii need?
Ligularia hodgsonii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Ligularia hodgsonii grow?
Ligularia hodgsonii reaches a height of 0.7 m.
Is Ligularia hodgsonii hardy in the UK?
Ligularia hodgsonii has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
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