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