About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with large, paddle-shaped, blue-green leaves. Height around 1.5m (5ft). In late spring to early summer it produces tall, branched, flower spikes that are densely clustered with starry, bright yellow flowers.
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 hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical
Native toC. Asia, NW China
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 seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or spring. Propagate by division in spring, or after flowering.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free