Overview
Ligularia × palmatiloba is a perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family. Ligularia × palmatiloba grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, shade gardens and near water features. It is native to Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Gruziya, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and Armenia.
About
Ligularia × palmatiloba is a perennial in the Asteraceae that prefers partial shade and reliably moist, rich soil. It flowers from July to September. Hardy in UK gardens (H5), it suits positions beside water or in the lower reaches of a border. Plant where soil remains cool and damp rather than dry.
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
A perennial in the Asteraceae family, Ligularia × palmatiloba has origins across parts of central and eastern Europe and the Caucasus, recorded from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Gruziya, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and Armenia. Gardeners recognise it among Ligularia for its preference for damp ground and shaded spots. For best results give it partial shade and a moist, rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It tolerates typical UK winters as a hardy H5 perennial but will need a reliably damp root run through the growing season; avoid exposed, drying sites. Planting into moisture-retentive soil amended with organic matter will help maintain the consistent damp conditions it favours. Use it in mixed borders on the shady side, in dedicated shade gardens or beside ponds and other water features where soil moisture remains high. Flowering occurs from July to September, so place it where its summer display can be seen from paths or seating areas by a pond rather than from a distance.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- partial shade
- Soil type
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Ligularia × palmatiloba size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, shade gardens, near water features
- Native to
- Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Gruziya, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Armenia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia × palmatiloba
- Propagation
- division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia × palmatiloba?
Ligularia × palmatiloba prefers partial shade.
What soil does Ligularia × palmatiloba need?
Ligularia × palmatiloba is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including moist, rich and well-drained. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Ligularia × palmatiloba hardy in the UK?
Ligularia × palmatiloba has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Ligularia × palmatiloba?
Division.
More in the Ligularia genus
- Ligularia hodgsoniiLeopard Plant
- Ligularia japonicaJapanese ligularia
- Ligularia macrophyllaBigleaf Ligularia
- Ligularia veitchianaLeopard Plant
- Ligularia 'Gregynog Gold'leopard plant 'Gregynog Gold'