Overview
Ligularia sibirica is a perennial herbaceous in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Ligularia sibirica grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Eurasia.
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 sibirica is a perennial herbaceous plant from Eurasia in the Asteraceae. It grows as a basal rosette with large leaves and sends up stems to about 1.0 m carrying spikes of yellow, daisy-like flowers from July to September. Give it a sunny spot and soil that stays moist but drains reasonably well; sandy, loamy or clay soils are all acceptable provided moisture is maintained through the growing season. An H7 rating means it is fully hardy for UK gardens and will survive normal winter conditions without winter protection. Planting where soil will dry out in summer should be avoided because consistent moisture supports leaf quality and flowering. Siberian Ligularia suits damp borders, the edges of ponds and naturalistic schemes where its height and late-summer blooms provide vertical structure. Allow the basal clump room to spread and position the flower spikes where they can be seen at eye level along paths or beside seating; the yellow blooms are most effective when viewed close up between July and September.
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 sibirica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herbaceous
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Native to
- Eurasia
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia sibirica?
Ligularia sibirica prefers full sun.
What soil does Ligularia sibirica need?
Ligularia sibirica 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 sibirica grow?
Ligularia sibirica reaches a height of 1.0 m.
Is Ligularia sibirica hardy in the UK?
Ligularia sibirica has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
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More in the Ligularia genus
- Ligularia dentataleopard plant
- Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'leopard plant 'Desdemona'
- Ligularia dentata 'Moorblut'Leopard Plant
- Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'Orange Queen Ligularia
- Ligularia dentata 'Othello'leopard plant 'Othello'
- Ligularia hodgsoniiLeopard Plant
- Ligularia japonicaJapanese ligularia
- Ligularia macrophyllaBigleaf Ligularia
