About
Ligularia sibirica is a compact, clump-forming perennial to around 100 cm with basal rosettes of broadly ovate leaves. In mid to late summer, clusters of small, yellow fertile florets are surrounded by narrow, bright-yellow ray florets, with the flowers opening in sequence from the lowest upwards on often purplish-red-tinged stems. A rewarding and ornamental Ligularia for a moist, sheltered border or streamside.
About the genus
Ligularia are robust, herbaceous perennials with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flowerheads in terminal racemes or branching clusters in summer and autumn. Excellent plants for moist, sheltered borders and streamside plantings.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Native toEurasia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from strong winds. Plants often wilt on bright windy days
PruningNo pruning required. Cut down withered stems in winter/early spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free